Hand held mobile devices: how to stay within the law

As you know the Mobile Telephone Rule went into effect on January 3, 2012. This week the Department of Transportation released some clarifications on the rule. Here are some of the highlights that will help you comply with this rule.

It is okay to use a mobile phone if you are using the speaker function or a wireless or wired headset. You must configure your phone so answering is a one-button process you can reach the button while seated and in the seat belt. You may not hold the phone while talking.  “Old-fashioned” dialing of a hand-held phone or reaching for the hand-held phone is prohibited by this law. The law does allow the use of mobile phones for talking to law enforcement during emergencies.

You can read the full document clarifying the rule here.

How will this rule affect you?