CTIA-The Wireless Association® Statement on the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board Recommendations

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In response to the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board's recommendations released today, CTIA-The Wireless Association President and CEO Steve Largent said:

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"CTIA and the wireless industry agree that when drivers are behind the wheel, safety should be their number one priority. Manual texting while driving is clearly incompatible with safety, which is why we have historically supported a ban on texting while driving. As far as talking on wireless devices while driving, we defer to state and local lawmakers and their constituents as to what they believe are the most appropriate laws where they live.

"The wireless industry remains focused on educating consumers about their responsibilities when they're driving, especially inexperienced drivers. We're proud of our partnership with the National Safety Council that focuses on teens and novice drivers that tells them 'On the Road, Off the Phone.' As part of the partnership, we developed a TV and two radio public service announcements (PSAs) that have been viewed and heard by millions.

"In regards to NTSB's recommendation number 12, we have always encouraged the industry to continue to develop new technology-based tools and offerings that are affordable and consumer-friendly that would create safer driving. The industry constantly produces new products and services, including those that can disable the driver's mobile device.

"We remain dedicated to educating all consumers to ensure when they are behind the wheel, safety is their top priority."

The TV and two radio PSAs may be found here: http://www.onroadoffphone.org  

CTIA-The Wireless Association® (www.ctia.org) is an international organization representing the wireless communications industry. Membership in the association includes wireless carriers and their suppliers, as well as providers and manufacturers of wireless data services and products. CTIA advocates on behalf of its members at all levels of government. The association also coordinates the industry's voluntary best practices and initiatives, and sponsors the industry's leading wireless tradeshows. CTIA was founded in 1984 and is based in Washington, D.C.

SOURCE CTIA-The Wireless Association

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