New Zealand law poised to ban GPS, e-mail, etc. on in-car cellphones

Sep 28th 2009
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A well-meaning law, yes, but one that just misses the mark. I refer to, of course (as if you have any idea what I’m talking about), the Road User Amendment Rule 2009 in New Zealand. It would make it illegal to use a cellphone as a navigation device while inside a car.

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