Your Map App Could Get You a Ticket

Should we be able to use map apps on our cell phones while driving? A court case in California could set an important precedent for this sticky issue.

The issue comes down to motions–is a map app just as distracting as texting? Plenty of people drive with maps unfolded on the seat beside them or a GPS on the dashboard. Our sibling blog Social Times has more details about the case:

In California it’s illegal to use a mobile phone without a headset while driving.

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