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NATIONAL MEDIA RELEASE
Embargoed until 6am, Monday 16 November 2009
Aussies divided over blocking mobile
phones when travelling more than 5km/h
A survey of over 1200 Australians, conducted by Youi insurance, has indicated that
Aussies are divided over whether phone companies should disable mobile phones
when they are travelling more than 5km per hour.*
Hugo Schreuder, CEO of Youi Insurance, said “54% of Australians believe phone
companies should be stopping people from making or receiving calls when they are
travelling over 5km per hour.”
“This is an interesting finding given the increasing trend for Australians to be involved in
car accidents when making or receiving calls or text messaging whilst they are driving.”
“As a leading motor vehicle insurer, the more we can encourage Australians to drive
safely on the road, the better,” he said.
In Australia it is illegal to use a mobile phone while driving unless you use a hands free
in-car kit or portable hands free device.
According to the Australian Mobile Telecommunications Association (ATMA) there are
now 22 million mobile phone services in Australia.**
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For further information or to arrange an interview contact:
Chris Overs, Communications Manager, on 07 3166 4952 or 0412 610 929
* Poll conducted on the Youi website from 1-31 October, 2009. Do you think mobile phone key pads should be
disabled when you are travelling over 5km per hour? Yes 54% No 46% Respondents 1216
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