Credit: PeopleImages / Getty Images This sample cell phone usage policy pertains to employees who are on the road. The company, a large association that supports independent fuel distributors, has many employees who travel frequently for business.You are free to use or adapt this sample policy, which was contributed by the security community, for use in your own organization (but not for re-publication or for-profit use).Cell Phone Use While Driving Policy[Company] recognizes that our employees are our most valuable asset, and the most important contributors to our continued growth and success. We are firmly committed to the safety of our employees, will do everything possible to prevent workplace accidents and are committed to providing a safe working environment for all employees.To further this goal, [Company] has developed a Cell Phone Use Policy effective [Effective date]. Purpose:Driver inattention is a factor in a majority of motor vehicle accidents. We are not only concerned about your welfare as a [Company] employee, but also the welfare of others who could be put in harms way by inattentive driving.Mobile phone use while driving is a common, often harmful, distraction. Many countries and localities have prohibited mobile phone use while driving. Researchers at the University of Toronto found the risk of having a traffic accident while using a cell phone to be the same as driving drunk. For these reasons, drivers may not use hand held devices to place work-related calls or while operating a vehicle while on company business.As a driver, your first responsibility is to pay attention to the road. When driving on business, or driving while conducting business on behalf of the company in any other manner, the following applies: Procedures:Allow voicemail to handle your calls and return them when safe.If you need to place or receive a call, pull off the road to a safe location and stop the vehicle before using your phone.Ask a passenger to make or take the call.Inform regular callers of the best time to reach you based upon your driving schedule.The only exception to this policy is for calls placed to 9-1-1.If placing or accepting an emergency call, keep the call short and use hands-free options, if available.When receiving an emergency call, ask the caller to hold briefly until you can safely pull your vehicle off the road. Get more sample security policies from CSO. Related content news UK government plans 2,500 new tech recruits by 2025 with focus on cybersecurity New apprenticeships and talent programmes will support recruitment for in-demand roles such as cybersecurity technologists and software developers By Michael Hill Sep 29, 2023 4 mins Education Industry Education Industry Education Industry news UK data regulator orders end to spreadsheet FOI requests after serious data breaches The Information Commissioner’s Office says alternative approaches should be used to publish freedom of information data to mitigate risks to personal information By Michael Hill Sep 29, 2023 3 mins Government Cybercrime Data and Information Security feature Cybersecurity startups to watch for in 2023 These startups are jumping in where most established security vendors have yet to go. By CSO Staff Sep 29, 2023 19 mins CSO and CISO Security news analysis Companies are already feeling the pressure from upcoming US SEC cyber rules New Securities and Exchange Commission cyber incident reporting rules don't kick in until December, but experts say they highlight the need for greater collaboration between CISOs and the C-suite By Cynthia Brumfield Sep 28, 2023 6 mins Regulation Data Breach Financial Services Industry Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe