UK government considering fines for drivers wearing Google Glass

[wraggster]

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 fromStuff 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."

He went on to affirm that a range of penalties already exist in order to punish drivers who aren't "paying proper attention to the road," and while a law has yet to be passed targetting Glass specifically, it certainly sounds as if that type of modification is on the table. Silver lining? North Korea has yet to issue a similarly depressing condemnation of the headset.

http://www.engadget.com/2013/07/31/u...-google-glass/

[fortion]

Fine people for wearing glasses....Way to go UK