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The Labour government first considered a ban on cellphone use in cars back in 2004. Here is a brief history of how the ban developed since 2008.
March 14, 2008
Vodafone joins calls for legislation to
ban text messaging and talking on hand-held mobiles while
driving.
March 21, 2008
Figures released from Research New Zealand show
86% of New Zealanders believe it should be illegal to use a
mobile phone while driving.
April 4, 2008
AA Insurance study shows nearly
two-thirds of young drivers in New Zealand send text messages
while driving.
June 12, 2008
Some companies take a
pro-active approach to the government's proposal to ban
hand-held cellphones while driving. The likes of Vodafone, Shell
and trucking company Linfox forbid staff to use hand-held mobiles
while driving.
September 4, 2008
Proposed rules for a ban on the use of hand-held mobile phones
while driving are released for
public consultation.
July 22, 2009
Transport Minister Steven Joyce announces it is
likely a ban on cellphone use in cars will happen by the end of
the year.
August 13, 2009
It is announced that the use of mobile phones while driving is set
to be
banned from November. It is announced that those who break the
law will face an $80 fine and 20 demerit points.
August 14, 2009
Critics say the government's
cellphone ban won't work, as it is unlikely teenage drivers
will adhere to it.
August 29, 2009
It is announced that
police will be exempt from the ban on using mobile phones when
they are driving.
