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For New Zealanders, No More Phones As Sat-Nav Devices

Posted by timothy on from the fine-distinctions dept.

rixth writes "From the 1st of November, it will be illegal to use cell phones while driving in New Zealand. Today, the Government clarified that you can't use your mobile phone as a navigational device, even if it is mounted on the dash board."

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  1. Re:from TFA... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0, Troll

    And yet our wonderful NZ government has. It's called the anti smacking law. Should your off springs misbehave, they're well within their rights knowing that their parents may not discipline them by smacking, just shouting loudly and glaring at them while driving.
    If you smack your child, the police is legally obliged to put you in jail and take your children away to child services. You'll then be taken to court and have a criminal record on par with criminal assault.
    It's better to take your chances with traffic...

    Still as our PM said on the late show, we love to have you all here. Just no chatting on your mobile while you drive ok ^_^b