Resources :: Coalition for Cellphone-Free Driving

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Support for the Coalition for Cellphone-Free Driving grows each day. From individuals to large corporations, we're hearing from all corners of our community, and the voice is loud.

Members of the Coalition have a cellphone policy in place that meets or exceeds the Coalition for Cellphone-Free Driving generic policy.

Thank you to STEELS for sharing the complete set of tools they used to plan and implement their Cellphone-Free Driving Policy!

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Resolutions

Resolution to the AUMA submitted by the City of Grande Prairie: Amendment to the Highway Traffic Act to Ban the Use of Cell Phones While Driving

2007 Alberta Survey by Population Research Laboratory
University of Alberta

Highlights of a Survey of Albertans

An extensive survey was conducted in the Province of Alberta in 2007 that addressed issues surrounding cellphone use while operating a motor vehicle. This document summarizes survey findings.

Educational Resources:

Tool Kit for Creating a Cellphone-Free Driving Policy

	Quick facts about cellphone use while driving	A two-page fact sheet that outlines the data and research pertaining to the dangers of driving while using a cellphone (includes references).
	Tips for driving cellphone-free	A one-page tip sheet that provides practical strategies for avoiding cellphone use while driving in a work setting.
	Fatal Distraction Sponsored by Sterling Crane Part 1: Is This You? Part 2: Why Not Hands Free? Part 3: Can We Really Multitask? Part 4: Why Have a Coalition? Part 5: Who is in the Coalition? Part 6: It Comes Down to You and Me Download Full Video (right-click and select 'Save Target As') QuickTime Required	A 20 minute video that describes the dangers of driving while using a cellphone. Suitable for public viewing and employee safety meetings. This video requires Shockwave Flash Player
	Ripples :: Cause & Effect Sponsored by Alberta Blue Cross, Finning (Canada), and Shippers Supply	A six minute video that portrays the impact of an injury caused by driving while using a cellphone, including the impact on the individual, emergency and health care, rehabilitation, family, and friends. Suitable for public viewing and employee safety meetings. This video requires Shockwave Flash Player
	Cellphones and Injuries	A 55 slide PowerPoint presentation that effectively guides presenters through a talk on the issue of cellphone use while driving.
	Driving Challenge	An interactive exercise to demonstrate the effect of distractions while operating a motor vehicle.

STEELS – Policy Implementation

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Case Studies

	We Care Health Services (Calgary South)
	Calgary Health Region
	David Thompson Health Region

Other Resources

	Texting and Driving PSA - Gwent Police Department
	Workshop Information Brochure
	'Pay Attention or Pay the Price' Commercial
	Castrol 'Drive for Safety' Commercial
	'Just Drive' Commercial
	Cell Phone Driving Laws - Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA)
	Cellphone Tip Sheet
	Backgrounder Q & A
	Driver Distractions Safety Tips, ICBC Road Sense
	THINK! Splitscreen