Distracted driving confusion, limits on liability for airlines, and the demonstration of smudging in school is permitted

The Motor Vehicle Act distracted driving provisions are in need of an update in order to both provide clarity, and to address technological changes that have taken place over the past ten years. As a result of the outdated, and confusing, legislative scheme even police officers who are charged with enforcing the scheme are having difficulty interpreting the provisions. Recent advice, offered by a senior police officer, concerning when and how electronic devices can be used was, unfortun...