U.S. Wants To Ban Facebook Use By Drivers

Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood has asked automakers to redesign devices that currently let drivers to access social networks to not function while a car is moving, according to Bloomberg Businessweek.

In a set of non-binding, or voluntary, rules issued today, the agency is also calling for disabling devices that enable manual texting, Internet browsing, 10-digit phone dialing and the ability to enter addresses into a built-in navigation system for drivers unless a car is parked.

The guidelines are part of the U.S.