Gaming While Driving Laws Coming Soon?

Storm | July 09, 2007 | News | Misc Mobile

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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Infinite | July 09, 2007

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 | July 09, 2007

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
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Gotenks | July 09, 2007

Wait. People actually play video games while driving? That's news to me seriously!

I'm with this law though.
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Seeker X | July 09, 2007

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 | July 10, 2007

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 | July 10, 2007

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 | July 10, 2007

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.
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Deis | July 10, 2007

Common sense, surely?

It's enough to make you lose faith in humanity, really it is.
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ZL | July 10, 2007

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.
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Deviant | July 11, 2007

People play video games while driving?

What's wrong with this world?

Anyway, I support the law.
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Red_Phoenix | July 15, 2007

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 | July 23, 2007

I think people who play video games while driving are either WAY too addicted, or incredibly stupid.