The Phone Ban Loophole for Businesses is a Win-Win According to Nero Global Tracking
MISSISSAUGA, Ontario--Mobile devices have become a modern day business necessity for staying connected while on the road. That was until bill 118 prevented the use of hand-held devices while driving in Ontario. Many business owners are now left looking for alternative solutions. Though, most may only need to read the fine print.
According to the Ministry of Transportation’s official press release on Bill 118, “The new law will not affect mobile data terminals, logistical tracking devices and dispatching devices.” There is also another exception for hands-free devices. So rest assured, alternative solutions are available, and even safer than a cell phone.
Katherine Barnes, of Ontario’s R A Barnes Electrical Contractors, says her company has used a self-implemented device ban for years. “We only allow three members of our work force of 30 to use hands-free devices when offsite and Bluetooth ear pieces have been provided to them. Others check email, texts and voice mail every two hours so we can stay connected. We use our Nero Global GPS tracking system to decrease our need for calling staff to find out their location for service calls and determining their time of arrival at client locations.”
For those of you needing to tweak your communications system ASAP to continue operating at full capacity, try making all phones hands-free by adding a Bluetooth earpiece. You can also reduce your need to make calls by adding a GPS Tracking System. Either way, a small upgrade will still be cheaper than handing over a fine, just for picking up your phone.
You still have a bit of time to find a solution that works for you. There is a three-month period that begins October 26, where the focus will be on educating drivers, police will start issuing tickets on February 1, 2010.
With Ontario becoming the 5th province to implement a similar ban, the rest of Canada can’t be far behind.
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