UK drivers may be banned from wearing Google Glass

The UK Department for Transport (DfT) may ban drivers from getting behind the wheel wearing Google Glass, the smart spectacles which act as a computer. A Department spokesman said: “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. “A range of offences and penalties already exist to tackle those drivers who do not pay proper attention to the road including careless driving
August 2, 2013 Read time: 1 min
The UK 1837 Department for Transport (DfT) may ban drivers from getting behind the wheel wearing 1691 Google Glass, the smart spectacles which act as a computer.

A Department spokesman said: “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.

“A range of offences and penalties already exist to tackle those drivers who do not pay proper attention to the road including careless driving which will become a fixed penalty offence later this year.

“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.”

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