UK and Various States Ready To Fine Drivers For Driving With Google Glass

Wondering what West Virginia and Britain have in common? This. After hearing that a bill in WV would outlaw Google Glass for motorists in the state, a new report from Stuff suggests that the United Kingdom is considering something comparable. A Department for Transport spokesperson was quoted as saying the following:

    "We are aware of the impending rollout of Google Glass and are in discussion with the Police to ensure that individuals do not use this technology while driving. It is important that drivers give their full attention to the road when they are behind the wheel and do not behave in a way that stops them from observing what is happening on the road

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Sciros - 8/1/2013 1:52:36 PM

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Sheer stupidity. Zero thought to whether it _actually_ amounts to more distraction than alternatives (such as in-dash systems). Well it's West Virginia, so there's hope that maybe it'll stay confined to that little bit of embarrassing geography. Enforcing it will be a doozy as well. I'll just wear a fishing hat lol

TehShibbs - 8/1/2013 6:35:14 PM

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Yeah, my prescription glasses can slip off my face, too; but instead I'll get fined if I DON'T wear them! HOORAY!!!!

globaltrader - 8/4/2013 11:53:20 AM

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One might ask, google glasses in WV, may not need that law. Maybe nothing else goes on, just got to ban that anti-coal technology!!