Smart safe console system

A smart safe console system comprising an assembly mounted in a vehicle, the smart safe console system including:

• a safe body that during vehicle use secures an electronic device against physical access,
• wherein the safe body opens and closes, and, when closed, the safe body secures the electronic device against physical access,
• wherein the safe body is configured to communicate with the electronic device, when the electronic device is placed within the safe body,
• wherein the safe body comprises at least one material with electromagnetic radiation shielding properties,
• a control module that is configured to prevent operation of the vehicle unless the safe body is closed and the electronic device is secured within the safe body;
• a registration module configured to register the electronic device and associate with a specific vehicle,
• a transceiver configured to detect a proximity signal from a registered electronic device when the vehicle is running, and when the registered electronic device is within a predefined distance from the safe body,
• wherein the transceiver is configured to receive a placement signal from the electronic device when secured within the safe body,
• wherein on receiving the placement signal, the safe body is configured to transmit a motion-enabling signal to the vehicle and
• an override apparatus configured to allow a user to override the control module and permit operation of the vehicle when the electronic device is not secured within the safe body.