When employees use hand-held cell phones while driving, whether to text message, read and respond to e-mails, make phone calls or even view GPS maps and directions,  they pose a serious danger to themselves, other motorists, and the company’s bottom line.

Employers are often held liable in distracted driving cases because of a legal doctrine known as “vicarious liability,” which charges employers with legal responsibility if the negligent act is committed by an employee acting within the “general scope” of his or her employment.

With the “speed lockdown” feature of SOTI MobiControl, mobile devices can be automatically disabled when a vehicle reaches a predetermined speed, preventing employees from receiving phone calls, texting and accessing any applications, websites or device controls while driving. In fact, devices can be locked down as soon as a vehicle begins to move. The mobile device is unlocked and functionality is fully restored as soon as a vehicle is no longer in motion for a predetermined time.