My question below isn't about the verity of the AAA study (also referenced below) or what you think of it. I just want to know what your state laws say.
The Question:
Does anyone know if using the voice commands in our cars counts -- as per their local laws -- as texting while driving?
I realize that one need not take one's eyes off the road or involve one's hands to use the voice command feature, but I also know that if one happens to be in an accident, the cops can check with one's carrier to find out if one sent/received text messages at the time of the accident. I also know that hands/eyes not being involved in texting while driving doesn't mean one's attention is on driving and the road/surroundings, and that even hands-free texting and/or talking puts one in a "tunnel vision" situation. (
http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/201...tudy_says.html)
All the best.