SFS reminder of on-base cell phone policy

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EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska --  Pacific Air Force's cell phone policy is the restriction of cell phone usage for drivers on all PACAF bases, and has been in effect since Feb. 28, 2006.

Vehicle operators on all PACAF installations and operators of government-owned vehicles, both on and off installations will not use cell phones while driving unless the vehicle is safely parked or they are using a hands-free device.

Violation of the cell phone policy will result in the loss of on-base driving privileges for 30 days.

Maj. Gerald Mulhollen, 354th Security Forces Squadron commander, encourages Airmen to use the hands-free device if they plan to talk on a cell phone while driving even off base.

"This cell phone regulation increases traffic safety, but more importantly, it encourages safe driving habits," he said.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, driver distraction accounts for 25 percent of vehicle accidents and cell phone use is the fastest growing cause of driver distraction.

For more information on this policy, call 377-4762