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[–] Edgelord_Of_Tomorrow@lemmy.world 14 points 1 year ago (3 children)

But one of these is legal and the other is not, why is that?

[–] Marsupial@quokk.au 9 points 1 year ago

Big Hands Free doesn’t like it when you ask questions.

[–] samson@aussie.zone 7 points 1 year ago

The level of distraction is one thing, but the level of dexterity is different. It's a lot easier to drive straight looking at a phone (or even interacting with one) that's in a cradle.

[–] settoloki@lemmy.one 2 points 1 year ago

How would you police it? Can't know if someone is using their device if they're not holding it, they could be singing to the radio or talking to themselves.