Before Google Glass even reaches consumers, the UK Department for Transport is working to forbid drivers from donning the futuristic device behind the wheel. And its argument is simple: Glass takes your attention off the road. "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," a DfT spokesperson told Stuff .
Currently in its still-growing Explorer phase, Glass has already seen bans in locations sensitive to stealth photography (i.e. casinos), and there's also been early pushback from some restaurants and bars that oppose Google's headset from a social perspective. But a proper driving ban could be a major hindrance to Google's...
via The Verge - All Posts http://www.theverge.com/2013/7/31/4575226/google-glass-risks-uk-driving-ban
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