UPDATED VicRoads Laws on Phone, GPS & Other Incar Devices

[teK--]

Car may be subjected to a minor defect notice in that case? I had aftermarket fog lights installed on my old car which were able to be turned on independently of the parkers. I got a defect notice and had to rewire them then get Vicroads to inspect to clear the defect.

[cpitts]

There are more issues with aftermarket suction cup style mounts attached to windscreens obstructing the view of the driver than anything else!

I don't know of a GPS that's factory fit that is voice activated!

So what's next, do we start to see the Ford Nokia Falcon or the Holden Sony/Erricson Commodore?

[GTB Liberty]

I think the real intent of this is to prevent drivers saying "I wasn't talking on my phone, I was doing XXX", by outlawing all other uses of a phone whilst driving.

I would agree Ric. It would also therefore also effect those individuals who have Iphones operating as ipods in the car.

[Sentinel]

Seems VicRoads have had a change of mind...

http://www.theage.com.au/national/backdown-on-mobile-gps-ban-20091019-h4d0.html

[GTB Liberty]

Seems VicRoads have had a change of mind...

http://www.theage.com.au/national/backdown-on-mobile-gps-ban-20091019-h4d0.html

Seems to me it's just clarified the "must be in cradle", as such, much less subjective.

[Sentinel]

You can use the GPs in a phone now. And that's a good thing!

But yes, it must be a holder / cradle.