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Driving safety
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fully supports the new legislation announced by the
Department for Transport, banning the use of handheld
mobile phones whilst driving. From the 1st December 2003,
it will be an offence to hold a mobile or cradle it in your
neck, at any point during the setup, making or taking of a
phone call, text message or any other data related mobile
communication. Use of fully installed car kits will still be
permitted, as will the use of alternate hands-free accessories.
In the interest of safety, we would recommend use of a
cradle whilst using any form of hands-free accessory. When
driving we recommend that you use voicemail wherever
possible, and that you listen to your messages when you
are not in the car. If you must make a hands-free call when
driving keep it brief.
An airbag inflates with great force.
Do not
place objects,
including both installed or portable wireless equipment, in
the area over the airbag or in the air bag deployment area.
If in-vehicle wireless equipment is improperly installed and
the air bag inflates, serious injury could result.
WARNING: Failure to follow these instructions may lead to
serious personal injury and possible property damage.
Electronic devices
Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from RF
energy. However, certain electronic equipment may not be
shielded against the RF signals from your mobile.
Pacemakers
The Health Industry Manufacturers’ Association
recommends that a minimum separation of six (6”) inches
be maintained between a mobile and a pacemaker to
avoid potential interference with the pacemaker. These
recommendations are consistent with the independent
research by and recommendations of Wireless Technology
Research.
If you have a pacemaker:
•
Always
keep your mobile more than six inches from your
pacemaker when it is turned on
• Do not carry your mobile in a breast pocket
• Use the ear opposite the pacemaker to minimise the
potential for interference
• If you have any reason to suspect that interference is
taking place, turn your mobile
off
immediately