Swift Communications takes stand for road safety

Swift Communications, a partner of Sure Mobile, the new mobile phone service from Cable & Wireless, will be seeking to encourage safe driving at this year’s Conister Motor Show.

One of the Department of Transport’s major initiatives this year has been to raise awareness of road safety in a poster and billboard campaign - to coincide with the Centenary TT in June and the Manx Grand Prix – encouraging people to think carefully about their own safety and that of others.

As part of the campaign islanders and visitors have been reminded to slow down, buckle up and not speak on their mobile phone while driving (the penalty for which is three points on your license and up to £1,000 fine). 

At the Conister Motor Show on 8th and 9th September, Swift Communications will be selling Bluetooth headsets and full car kits, which enable drivers to talk on their phone while keeping two hands on the wheel.

Steve Hands, Director of Swift Communications said:

“On the last bank holiday Monday alone UK police caught 199 people nationwide using their mobile phone whilst driving. It is a dangerous practice which causes accidents hurting motorists and pedestrians. By using a hands free system in the car, drivers can still make calls and drive at the same time, but in a much safer way and without breaking the law. We fully install car kits which make it much easier for the customer and they can even be transferred from one vehicle to another.”

At the show Swift Communications will also be selling satellite navigation systems which work in the Isle of Man, UK and mainland Europe, and Sure mobile Pay as you go SIM packs and Pay monthly contracts.