Cecilia Abadie, a Southern California resident, was summoned before a San Diego traffic court on Thursday for two charges - using a Google Glass and speeding.
The Google Glass is a newly invented technology that has been highlighted at the CES trade show as wearable technology of the future. It may used just like a smartphone to look at maps, videos, etc.
Reports say that this could be the first case against using Google Glass. Perhaps, laws will emerge as these kinds of technology affect people's lifestyles.
Some proponents of the technology say that the Google glass is less distracting while driving since its a wearable device and one does not have to take his/her hands off the wheel.
Both charges were scrapped by Commissioner John Blair, saying that there is little evidence to prove that the gadget was on while driving.
The commissioner maintained that is is illegal to wear such devices when they are operational while driving. Incidentally, the 2014 CES saw smart driving cars that would not need drivers; it looks like technology of the future is going to throw a few curve balls for rules and regulations.
The gadget in question is an early prototype device where a person wears a computer display on his day. A monitor sits directly above the eye. To look up any information such as map data or a text message, the Google Glass user would need to look up.
The California Highway Patrol pulled over Abadie in October for speeding and then cited for using the Google Glass.
Commenting on the case, a Google spokesperson told CNN, "Glass is built to connect you more with the world around you, not distract you from it. As we make clear in our help center, Explorers should always use Glass responsibly and put their safety and the safety of others first."
He added, "It's early days for Glass and we look forward to hearing feedback from Explorers and others in advance of a wider consumer launch this year."
A statement from Google said, "Most states have passed laws limiting the use of mobile devices while driving any motor vehicle, and most states post those rules on their department of motor vehicles websites. Read up and follow the law!"
