CHICAGO, July 8 /PRNewswire/ -- As of July 8, Chicago police will begin ticketing motorists who use hand-held mobile phones while driving in the city. For many, cell phone conversations while driving have become a way of life, but safety should always remain top priority. Plantronics , makers of mobile headset devices, wants to help ensure motorists who drive in the city of Chicago are correctly and safely using headsets as the new law takes effect.
"There is a wide variety of headsets consumers can select from to comply with the new law," said Libby Walikis, director of product management, Plantronics Inc. "Whether the headset is corded or wireless, or fits over-the-ear or under-the-ear, people can select a model that fits their specific wearing preference and lifestyle."
Libby offers these tips intended to keep Chicago drivers safer while on the road:
-- Choose a headset that is comfortable for you. Before you use it in
the car, familiarize yourself with using your mobile phone and headset
together.
-- Utilize your phone's voice dialing or one-touch dialing features or
dial the number in advance. If possible, place the call while stopped
in traffic.
-- Position your headset before starting the car and keep your cell phone
stored in an easily accessible location.
-- Avoid talking on the phone whenever possible, especially in heavy
traffic or inclement weather.
Plantronics offers a wide variety of headsets with numerous wearing styles for Chicago drivers. Bluetooth-enabled headsets, such as the award-winning Plantronics M2500, are appropriate for commuters who want to have clear conversations without wires. The new Plantronics MX505 headset with WindSmart(TM) technology provides Windy City commuters and residents with reduced wind noise while talking on the phone. For a complete listing of Plantronics' products and other cell phone tips, visit http://www.plantronics.com/ .
Plantronics recognizes that there are occasions when driving circumstances make talking on a mobile phone -- handheld or hands-free -- unsafe. In these instances, motorists should pull over or hang up to protect their safety, that of their passengers and others on the road. For more safety tips, visit the Plantronics website at http://www.plantronics.com/ .
About Plantronics
Plantronics introduced the first lightweight headset in 1962 and is recognized as the world leader in communications headsets. A Plantronics headset was used for Neil Armstrong's historic "One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind" transmission from the moon in 1969. A publicly held company headquartered in Santa Cruz, California, with approximately 3,900 employees, Plantronics maintains offices in 20 countries. For more information, go to http://www.plantronics.com/ or call (800) 544-4660.
