District Cell Phone Policy
Dear District Employees:
On July 1, 2008, California drivers are restricted from USING A HANDHELD WIRELESS TELEPHONE WHILE OPERATING A MOTOR VEHICLE (VC 23123).
THE DISTRICT HAS ADOPTED THE FOLLOWING POSITION FOR ALL EMPLOYEES ON DUTY:
Employees are not to talk on a cell phone or Direct Connect walkie-talkie features while driving a motor vehicle, with or without a hands free device. While the law allows for hands-free devices, the district considers it inevitable that users will interact with their cellular telephone base units for any number of reasons which serves to be a source of continued distraction to the driver and a liability to both the employee and the school district.
Employees on duty must safely pull their motor vehicle over to a stop, or wait until they reach their destination prior to using their cell phone or Direct Connect walkie-talkie features, with or without a hands-free device.
Exceptions to the above includes:
1. When making an emergency call to law enforcement, health care provider, fire department, or other emergency services.
2. School bus drivers may use a two-way radio for district business operated by a "push-to-talk" feature.
Violations resulting in citation by enforcement agencies such as the police, highway patrol or sheriffs shall be the sole responsibility of the driver.
Thank you for your support.
Joshie Cox
Director Purchasing/ Risk Management
562 926-5566 x 21218
Colin Sprigg
Information & Technology
562.926.5566, Ext. 21131
colin.sprigg@abcusd.k12.ca.us
