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Government Summit Set to Explore Solutions to Prevent Distracted Driving

RESTON, Va.--ZoomSafer, the leading provider of innovative solutions to prevent distracted driving will gather at the inaugural Distracted Driving Summit with Secretary of Transportation Ray Lahood, senior transportation officials, safety advocates, law enforcement representatives and academics to identify ways to reduce the number of crashes and deaths due to distracted driving.

“Distracted driving is a complicated behavioral problem that requires a multi-faceted solution driven by legislation, law enforcement, public education and innovative technology,” said Mike Riemer, CEO of ZoomSafer. “We’re honored to attend the Summit and join with leaders from public and private sectors to investigate real-world solutions to help people be more focused and less distracted when driving.”

ZoomSafer is software and services for mobile smart phones to prevent distracted driving. It is simple to download and easy to install. ZoomSafer’s patented technology uses GPS to automatically detect when you’re driving and activates a collection of safe driving services including:

  • Locks device keypad to prohibit non-hands-free communications;
  • Reminds drivers to focus on the road with personalized safety announcements;
  • Suppresses inbound calls and alerts from all non-priority contacts
  • Sends auto-reply to those who attempt to contact you, telling them that you’re driving and that you’ll get back to them when you reach your destination.

ZoomSafer’s initial beta for Blackberry devices was released on September 1st and is currently being tested by hundreds of people across the country. The beta is currently FREE and members of the public are invited to register by visiting www.zoomsafer.com.

About ZoomSafer Inc.

ZoomSafer is the safest way to use your phone while driving. Uniquely designed for today’s highly mobile, text-happy, and hyper-connected society, ZoomSafer offers solutions that prevent distracted driving for consumers, corporations, and government organizations. For more information, please visit us on the web www.zoomsafer.com.