Verizon Wireless Applauds Signing of Hands-Free Law; Six Years of Support for California Legislation Includes Attendance at Signing Ceremony

Business Wire, Sept 15, 2006

OAKLAND, Calif. -- Verizon Wireless has engaged in an ongoing effort to promote responsible driving while using wireless devices, in ways that include consumer education, work with device manufacturers, and support for statewide hands-free legislation, including the bill now law in California. The following statement may be attributed to Michael Bagley, executive director-Public Policy, Verizon Wireless:

"Verizon Wireless has engaged in an ongoing effort to promote
    wireless safety while driving, in ways that include consumer
    education, work with device manufacturers, and support for
    statewide hands-free legislation, including the bill now law in
    California.

    "We commend California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, State
    Senator Joseph Simitian and the entire state legislature for
    making hands-free use of wireless devices the law while driving in
    California. We particularly recognize Senator Simitian for his
    commitment to the issue, his persistence and his leadership in
    crafting a bill that acknowledges the benefits of a wireless
    device in an emergency, and, allows drivers to talk on the phone
    while keeping both hands on the wheel so long as traffic
    conditions permit. The senator's legislation, now law, serves the
    public interest and once again demonstrates to the nation
    California's foresight and its leaders' connection to California
    citizens."

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