[ale] [WAY THE HELL OFF TOPIC] -- but accurate

[David Tomaschik]

On Sun, Aug 17, 2014 at 7:20 AM, JD <jdp at algoloma.com> wrote:

> On 08/17/2014 08:07 AM, Tom Freeman wrote:
> >>
> >
> > The netbook idea would work for my nominal use also. And so it simply
> becomes a
> > challenge finding the correct software to perform the job.
>
>
>
> There are laws in many states against the driver using a computer when the
> vehicle is on.
>
> http://www.ce.org/Consumer-Info/Car-Electronics/Got-It/State-Laws-for-Electronics-Use-in-the-Car.aspx
> Don't know how current that is.
>
> Heck - California has "video screen restriction" law - does that cover
> built-in
> GPS devices?
>

"vehicle information displays", gps, maps, and backup cameras are all
exempt from the law: http://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/vctop/d12/vc27602.htm


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