Seven states introducing laws to prohibit driving while wearing Google glasses
Posted by: Timothy Weaver on 01/30/2014 12:06 PM
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The wearing of computer devices may be outlawed in the near future. Seven US states are considering legislation that would outlaw driving while wearing such devices as Google glasses. Wyoming Senator Floyd Esquibel and Missouri Representative Don Gosen have both introduced legislation that would ban the wearing of "wearable computers" while driving.
“Too often the law is years behind technology and we have to catch up. So with this maybe we wouldn’t be too far behind.”
They are not alone in this legislation. Illinois, Delaware, West Virginia, New York and New Jersey have also introduced such bills.
"As you probably know, most states have passed laws limiting the use of mobile devices while driving any motor vehicle, and most states post those rules on their department of motor vehicles websites. Read up and follow the law!" Google Glass' support pages read.
"Above all, even when you're following the law, don't hurt yourself or others by failing to pay attention to the road. The same goes for bicycling: whether or not any laws limit your use of Glass, always be careful."
Cecilia Abadie was stopped and ticketed for wearing her Google glasses, but in court, the state could not prove that the glasses were on, so the ticket was dismissed. That may be the problem for police trying to enforce any laws.
“Too often the law is years behind technology and we have to catch up. So with this maybe we wouldn’t be too far behind.”
They are not alone in this legislation. Illinois, Delaware, West Virginia, New York and New Jersey have also introduced such bills.
"As you probably know, most states have passed laws limiting the use of mobile devices while driving any motor vehicle, and most states post those rules on their department of motor vehicles websites. Read up and follow the law!" Google Glass' support pages read.
"Above all, even when you're following the law, don't hurt yourself or others by failing to pay attention to the road. The same goes for bicycling: whether or not any laws limit your use of Glass, always be careful."
Cecilia Abadie was stopped and ticketed for wearing her Google glasses, but in court, the state could not prove that the glasses were on, so the ticket was dismissed. That may be the problem for police trying to enforce any laws.
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