I'm not sure about the law in US states but the law in the UK is very strict on the usage of mobile communication devices whilst driving.
In fact the exact wording is;
It is illegal to drive a vehicle or ride a motorcycle while using a hand-held mobile phone. This also applies to any similar device (that must be held at some point) to:
>send or receive spoken or written messages or still or moving images
>access the internet
These devices include smartphones or Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs).
While driving, you must not use your hand-held mobile phone, smartphone or PDA:
>to make or receive calls
>to send or receive picture and text messages
>to access the internet
>when you're stopped at traffic lights
>when you're queuing in traffic
This means I cannot press the home button to activate Siri at all! Now I can obviously use the built in Bluetooth to start Siri and talk to it. HOWEVER, the Police can still issue penalties if they believe you are being distracted by the device.... this is actually a much more serious offense!
Has anyone got any advice for others on local mobile laws?? I've covered the UK
In fact the exact wording is;
It is illegal to drive a vehicle or ride a motorcycle while using a hand-held mobile phone. This also applies to any similar device (that must be held at some point) to:
>send or receive spoken or written messages or still or moving images
>access the internet
These devices include smartphones or Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs).
While driving, you must not use your hand-held mobile phone, smartphone or PDA:
>to make or receive calls
>to send or receive picture and text messages
>to access the internet
>when you're stopped at traffic lights
>when you're queuing in traffic
This means I cannot press the home button to activate Siri at all! Now I can obviously use the built in Bluetooth to start Siri and talk to it. HOWEVER, the Police can still issue penalties if they believe you are being distracted by the device.... this is actually a much more serious offense!
Has anyone got any advice for others on local mobile laws?? I've covered the UK