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25 Mobile Phones, Hand Held Devices and Portable Equipment (Sat Nav’s, PDA’s etc)

The company has a strict policy with regards to the
use of hand-held mobile phones, handheld
devices and any portable electronics equipment
whilst driving company vehicles or operating any
item of plant.

All FTL Ltd vehicles are fitted with Bluetooth
kits and phone cradles.

If this equipment is faulty, please report to your
Manager immediately who will organise a
replacement.

To ensure safety it is FTL policy that you must ensure it is safe to make or receive
calls. Do not use any handheld device whilst driving, parked in traffic or stationary
on the highway. Only use the phone cradle and or Bluetooth kit provided.

The use of hand-held mobiles or devices whilst driving is illegal and strictly prohibited under
our Health & Safety Policy as it is extremely dangerous.

Failure to comply with will be considered gross misconduct and disciplinary action will be
taken.

If you are caught by the Police and accept a roadside fixed penalty notice, you will receive
points on your licence and a fine. If a case goes to court, in addition to points, you could
face discretionary disqualification on top of a maximum fine of £1,000 (or £2,500 in the
case of drivers of buses/coaches and goods vehicles)

You must be stationary, with the handbrake applied and ideally off of the highway before
using your hand-held device. Failure to do so could mean you face a fine and disciplinary
procedures.

26 Eye Tests

Before driving any company vehicle, you will be asked to complete a basic sight test this will
require you to be able to read (with glasses or contact lenses, if necessary) a car number plate
made after 1 September 2001 from 20 metres. (This test will be conducted on a recurring 6-
month basis)

You must also have a horizontal visual field of at least 160 degrees, the
extension should be at least 70 degrees left and right and 30 degrees up
and down. No defects should be present within a radius of the central 30
degrees.

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