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by smokinjoe 4464 days ago
I think it'd be highly inefficient to specifically consider only my safety.

I'm also pretty sure they drive cars in Europe. How does your suggestion aid someone in Germany that just got clipped from someone pulling over unexpectedly?

Also, your suggestion brings up a thought: I'm sure that driver laws differ from country to country in Europe. You're going to need to build some sort of UI/UX that complies with those laws if you want the app to be used freely while driving.
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dwd 4464 days ago
It is illegal in most countries including Germany to use a hand-held device while driving. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mobile_phones_and_driving_safet...

Having the app switch off when the GPS calculates you are traveling faster than 30kmh would be an interesting hack.

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kalleboo 4464 days ago
> Having the app switch off when the GPS calculates you are traveling faster than 30kmh would be an interesting hack.

The Japanese carrier docomo have an Android app to stop you from using your smartphone while walking, the latest menace to public safety.

https://www.nttdocomo.co.jp/info/news_release/2013/12/03_00....

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dwd 4463 days ago
Even switching off the touch capability would be worthwhile, so you could only use voice. (hands-free)
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