AT&T Reminds Motorists to ‘Be Sensible’ About New Hands-Free Law in New Jersey

Company Answers the Call for Hands-Free Wireless Accessories. PARSIPPANY, N.J., Feb. 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T)reminds motorists starting March 1, drivers across New Jersey can be pulled over and ticketed solely on the basis of using a mobile phone without a hands-free device. The amendment to a hands-free law enacted in 2004 makes driving without using hands-free equipment a primary offense and also prohibits text messaging while driving.

“Driving is serious business,” said Tom DeVito, vice president and
general manager of AT&T’s wireless unit in New Jersey and New York. “We
urge wireless customers to make arriving safely their number one priority
when they are behind the wheel. If you think a wireless phone call will be
distracting, don’t answer it or just hang up. Except in an emergency, try
to wait to make a call when the car is stopped. If you have to make a call
while driving, remember to use your phone responsibly and keep your focus
on the road.”

AT&T has been a longtime advocate of responsible use of wireless phones
and launched the “Be Sensible” campaign in 2001. Be Sensible offers tips
for responsible use of wireless phones while driving, encourages courteous
use of wireless devices and is the foundation for a Teen Driving campaign
widely used by driver-education courses to educate teens on avoiding
distractions while on the road. This program includes a 14-minute video,
detailed wall poster and classroom activities advising teens not to use a
wireless device while behind the wheel except in the case of an emergency.

As part of the general Be Sensible program, AT&T offers some key tips,
including:

* Never use a wireless phone while driving if it interferes with driving
safely.
* If you do use a phone while driving, obey state laws regarding
hands-free technology by using a Bluetooth headset, car kit or other
hands-free device.
* Tips about using hands-free technology.
* If you have to make a call, dial sensibly and keep your eyes on the
road.
* Use speed dial, voice-activated features or place a call before pulling
into traffic.
* Suspend conversations during hazardous driving situations, such as bad
weather or heavy traffic.
* Don’t engage in stressful or emotional conversations when behind the
wheel.
* Don’t take notes or look up phone numbers while driving.

In order to make it easy for New Jersey wireless customers to comply
with the new law, AT&T offers a wide selection of cutting-edge Bluetooth
wireless hands-free devices, priced between $39.99 and $129.99, as well as
several corded ear bud models from $19.99 to $29.99. The company has more
than 50 retail locations in the Garden State that are staffed with
professional retail consultants trained in helping consumers purchase the
right hands-free device for their needs and in providing technical support
and customer service. The company also has more than 80 points of
additional distribution for its products and services, including national
retailers such as RadioShack, Best Buy, Wal-Mart and Costco.

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