California Bans Front-Seat Computer Use. Cell phones next?

As of January 1, 2004, California has banned the use of computers in the front seat of a moving vehicle, reports slashdot via MobileWhack.

"Previously, the ban applied just to TV sets. Even if your car-pooling front seat passenger is just doing some programming, you can be charged with a crime (AB 301). Thanks go to CA Assemblymember Sarah Reyes for this well meaning but overly broad piece of legislation.

The law would seem to ban handheld computers being used as navigation aids, too, or GPS devices with games, and very soon, nearly all cell phones".

emily | 5:21 PM | Cell Phones while driving/flying/sailing |
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