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Gaming While Driving Laws Coming Soon?

July 09, 2007 in News comments 12

Apparently there's been a rise in playing games while driving, so a legislation is underway to ban it as well as the use of computers or fax machines. The bill is being proposed in 12 states including New York and Pennsylvania.

If you crash while playing Burnout Legends on your PSP, do you crash in real life?

The question comes to mind as GamePolitics looks at some video game legislation that might actually make sense, for a change.

As reported by the Elimira Star-Gazette:

Proposed bills in 12 states, including New York and Pennsylvania, would forbid drivers from playing video games or using their computers and fax machines.

The legislation is a natural progression from outlawing the use of hand-held cell phones by drivers… The intent of the legislation… is to cut down on the distractions that drivers create for themselves when operating electronic devices…

The New York Senate… unanimously passed a bill outlawing such electronics just before adjourning. The Senate bill, S634-C, has been referred to the Assembly Codes Committee…
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  • 1
    Infinite Jul 10, 07
    Obviously people should not be driving while playing videogames because they are not only putting themselves at risk to get into an accident but other people as well. Drivers shouldn't be playing videogames while behind the wheel, it's common sense. I totally support this law.
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    Shadow net583x s Jul 10, 07
    At first when I started reading this i thought it meant drivers wouldnt be able to play racing games and I though WTF? But then I read that comment and now I understand lol

    Yeah, I am for this law too
  • 0
    Kuhn Jul 10, 07
    Wait. People actually play video games while driving? That's news to me seriously!

    I'm with this law though.
  • 0
    Seeker X Jul 10, 07
    Well, I didn't think it was really necessary...because...common sense says that you should watch the damn road while driving.
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    black_wing79 Jul 10, 07
    I can't believe there are people who play games while driving..messaging is already a huge distraction for me let alone playing a game where i need to focus attention..
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    Rinkydink* Jul 10, 07
    What the hell, people are actually stupid enough to do this? To think that talking on the phone whilst driving is bad, this is simply *bleep*ed up. I am for this law 100%, people who do this should have their license taken right off them.
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    Storm Jul 10, 07
    It's ridiculous. I mean this takes stupid to a whole new level. If they don't take driving seriously, like rinkydink said, their license should be taken off their hands.
  • 0
    Deis Jul 10, 07
    Common sense, surely?

    It's enough to make you lose faith in humanity, really it is.
  • 0
    ZL Jul 10, 07
    I really fail to see how you can drive and play a Video Game at the same time. o__O

    It's pretty odd. I support this law either way.
  • 0
    Deviant Jul 11, 07
    People play video games while driving?

    What's wrong with this world?

    Anyway, I support the law.
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    Red_Phoenix Jul 16, 07
    I really think you should be smacked if you play a game while driving like said before it's common sense. I never knew someone would be dumb enough to drive and play a video game not only are they putting themselves at risks but also anyone else who is in the car or whoever they get into an accident with. I think this should be passes in all 50 states.
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    King_X2 Jul 23, 07
    I think people who play video games while driving are either WAY too addicted, or incredibly stupid.

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