A California judge ruled it 's illegal to use apps like Google Map while driving . And , I suspect like most people , I 'd often fiddle with it while driving , whether adding new routes or destinations , checking sub-screens for additional info , or just tapping to mute it altogether . Writer : How are map apps different than many other distractions ? Driver had argued maps do n't count under driving - while - driving laws . Legislatures will have to know the details when passing laws .
A California judge ruled it 's illegal to use apps like Google Map while driving . Writer : How are map apps different than many other distractions ? Driver had argued maps do n't count under driving - while - driving laws . Legislatures will have to know the details when passing laws .