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Soldiers and civilians who visit Fort Benning can only use hands-free cell phones while driving. The policy became official this month. The strict new rule has harsh consequences if you fail to obey it.
On July 1st The Department of the Army sent out a memo describing a new policy that prohibits cell phone use without a hands-free device.
At Fort Benning's checkpoints there are signs up warning soldiers and visitors of the new rule. According to the memo, those who violate it could lose driving privileges on base and face a fine.
At least one Fort Benning soldier we spoke with supports the new rule. "I support it," says Staff Sgt. Stuart Hirsh. "I learned how to drive before I learned how to talk on a cell phone. I just believe that it is better for people to concentrate on driving and not really be talking on the phone. It holds up traffic and I'm supportive of it.
Military police will be enforcing this policy. As long as you have a hands-free device for your cell phone, you can use your phone while driving on base. If you don't have this type of equipment for your phone, the best advice--don't make calls while driving.
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