REMINDER: New legislation in NSW regarding use of mobile phones and hands-free devices while driving comes into effect today
REMINDER: New legislation in NSW regarding use of mobile phones and hands-free devices while driving comes into effect today
SYDNEY, Australia – 1 November 2012 – Jabra would like to remind drivers
in NSW that the State Government has today launched new legislation for mobile
phone use in cars.
The updated legislation states, “A driver may only use a mobile phone to make
or receive a call or use the audio playing function: if the mobile phone is
secured in a fixed mounting OR if not in a mounting, use of the mobile phone
must not require the driver to touch or manipulate the phone in any way.”
Karen Powell, Regional Sales Manager for Jabra Consumer Australia and New
Zealand, said, “With this new legislation coming into effect today, many
drivers will be seeking ways they can stay in touch, stay safe and stay within
the law while on the road. Voice-activated headsets and in-car speakers
are the ideal solution for those drivers. Voice activation means drivers don’t
have to touch their mobile or smart phones to make a call, answer a call, hold
a conversation or end a call.
“Safety and comfort are two of the primary factors incorporated into the design
of Jabra’s in-car range, with several products providing the driver with 100
per cent hands-free, voice-activated functionality and clear sound whilst on
the road.”
Jabra’s voice-activated in-car products include Jabra FREEWAY, Jabra TOUR and Jabra CRUISER2.
To read more about the changing NSW legislation click here.
Jabra’s hands-free in-car products are available from Dick Smith, Harvey Norman,
JB HiFi, Telstra and Apple.
For information on Jabra's line of Bluetooth headsets and other hands-free
devices, visit Jabra, like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/#!/JabraANZ or follow us on Twitter
at https://twitter.com/#!/Jabra_ANZ.
About Jabra
Jabra is the brand of GN Netcom, a subsidiary of GN Store Nord A/S (GN) –
listed on NASDAQ OMX. Jabra employs approximately 850 people worldwide and in
2010 produced an annual revenue which amounted to DKK 1,973 million. Jabra is a
world leader in the development, manufacturing, and marketing of a broad range
of hands-free communications solutions. With a reputation for innovation,
reliability, and ease of use that goes back more than two decades, Jabra’s
consumer and business divisions produce corded and wireless headsets, plus
mobile and in-office speakerphones that empower individuals and businesses
through increased freedom of movement, comfort, and functionality.
For further information on the company, please visit www.jabra.com.
© GN Netcom A/S. All rights reserved. Jabra © is a registered trademark
of GN Netcom A/S. All other trademarks included herein are the property of
their respective owners.
Media Contact
Rachel York
Max Australia
Ph: 02 9954 3492
Rachel.york@maxaustralia.com.au
