Google Glass ban set to be implemented for drivers
Google Glass is set to be banned from use by drivers by the Department of Transport, ahead of the product’s launch next year.
According to Stuff magazine, the wearable tech glasses will be banned as they are seen as being able to distract drivers behind the wheel, in a similar vein as the use of mobile phones has been banned.
A spokesperson for TFL, commented: "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."
They continued: "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."
Currently, drivers caught using a mobile phone while driving face a penalty of three points on their licence and a fine of £60.
See The Drum’s first impressions of Google Glasswhen it was given the opportunity to try a prototype earlier this year.