mobile devices and theft
More and more people carry mobile phones and MP3 players. They’re small, easy to sell on and have a relatively high value. Because of this, levels of theft remain quite high. Children and young people form the majority of both victims and perpetrators.
If your mobile is lost or stolen, it’s important to ensure that it can’t be used again. Call Orange customer services as soon as possible. Orange will bar the SIM card, block calls from the phone account and immobilise the phone using the IMEI number.
The IMEI number is a unique identifier which can be found by pressing *#06#. By keeping a record of it you’ll help operator companies disable the handset on all networks. It can also be used by the police to prove a phone is stolen.
You can register the IMEI number free of charge by visiting the Mobile Phone Register. It helps police find the original owner of a stolen phone.
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mobiles and driving
Not only a bad idea, it’s also illegal to use a mobile or any hand-held device while you’re driving. From 2007, the penalties are a minimum £60 fine and three penalty points. All you need to do is be using a mobile behind the wheel, with the engine running.
mobiles on foot and cycling
We’re used to using all our senses when we’re out and about, whether we’re walking or cycling. When we’re talking on a mobile, we’re not really listening to the world around us, or generally paying as much attention as usual.
street safety - talking points for children
Here are some suggestions to get children and new drivers thinking about using their mobile safely when they’re out and about, driving, cycling or walking.
where to next?
For Orange’s online teaching resource on staying safe with mobiles, click here. To view our short film click here.