The present disclosure relates generally to a system and method of reducing driver distractions from a portable device. More specifically, the present disclosure provides a driver communication safety system of limiting portable device functionality within a vehicle for safety purposes. According to the present disclosure, a proximity beacon may be placed within a vehicle and paired with a portable device, wherein the pairing may allow the driver communication safety system to control select applications and block access during predefined threshold activity, such as a threshold vehicle speed. In some embodiments, an administrator may control functionality of one or more portable devices used by a driver within a calibrated shielded zone of a vehicle.