Arbella Combats Distracted Driving with Affordable Text-Blocking Software

Continuing its campaign to change the dangerous behavior of driving while distracted, the Arbella Insurance Foundation (“Arbella”) has announced that it will make a state-of-the-art text-blocking technology solution more affordable in an effort to curb multi-tasking at the wheel.

“Drivers who purchase using the promo code will receive the Cellcontrol Trigger in the mail, then register their phone online and set their family usage policy. Finally, they’ll download the software and plug the Cellcontrol Trigger into the vehicle. No tools or training are needed.”

Starting today, Arbella will subsidize the purchase of a Cellcontrol™ device (called a “Trigger”) and one year of enhanced monitoring service (retail price $125, price with Arbella discount $25*) for the first 700 people who sign up using a discount promo code. Promo codes can be obtained through designated independent agents, who can be found on Arbella.com by clicking on the “find a local independent agent” icon. These agents have agreed to donate their time to help promote this initiative on behalf of the Foundation. This offer is available to all members of the public, regardless of where they purchase auto insurance or who their insurer is.

“Sending a text message while driving increases the risk of a crash by 23 times, and more than 3,000 people are killed each year in crashes involving a distracted driver,” said John Donohue, chairman, president and CEO of the Arbella Insurance Group, and chairman and president of the Arbella Insurance Foundation. “The epidemic of distracted driving, particularly among teens, continues to worsen. Arbella believes strongly that using text-blocking technology is another important step toward helping drivers break the mobile phone addiction and keep their eyes on the road. We’re making this solution more affordable with the hope that it will help put an end to distracted driving tragedies in our communities.”

Cellcontrol’s award-winning technology eliminates the temptation to talk, text, email and surf the web while driving. The Trigger plugs into a car’s on-board-diagnostics (OBD) port and gives drivers the power to manage phone usage while the car is in motion. It disables texting while the car is in use and can also be programmed to block incoming and outgoing calls, apps, email and web browsing if desired.

Unlike other solutions, which only monitor the movement of the phone, Cellcontrol uses multiple data sources to completely prevent all phone use while the car is moving and the driver is driving. Since driver safety is of utmost concern, Cellcontrol always allows emergency numbers to remain active. Parents can also add approved numbers for teens to call behind the wheel. Moreover, if the device is removed or tampered with, parents will receive an email notification.

Cellcontrol is compatible with more than 2,000 mobile handsets, tablets and handheld computers across all leading domestic and international mobile service providers, and is available for vehicles of all sizes.

“We’re trying to make this as simple as possible for folks,” continued Donohue. “Drivers who purchase using the promo code will receive the Cellcontrol Trigger in the mail, then register their phone online and set their family usage policy. Finally, they’ll download the software and plug the Cellcontrol Trigger into the vehicle. No tools or training are needed.”

About Cellcontrol

Established in 2009, Cellcontrol is the world’s leading technology to stop distracted driving for vehicles ranging from passenger to commercial trucks. The company’s patented non-pairing Bluetooth signaling technology integrates directly with a vehicle’s onboard electronics, and eliminates a driver’s ability to talk, text, email and browse on multiple devices while the vehicle is in motion. Cellcontrol’s technology has been recognized by the Consumer Electronics Show and the National Traffic Safety Institute, and is used by families and Fortune 500 companies. For more information visit Cellcontrol.

 

Category: General Update, Safety