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Man Fined For Using Apple Watch While Driving

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By Victor Luckerson

A Canadian man recently was fined $120 for wearing his Apple Watch while driving.

Jeffrey Macesin was pulled over by Quebec police after he was using the gadget on his wrist to change the song he was listening to, CTV News reports. A law in Quebec’s highway safety code prohibits driving a car while using a handheld device that has a telephone function.

Macesin argues that the Apple Watch shouldn’t be treated the same as a smartphone. The watch needs to be paired to a smartphone to function, but it can send and receive both calls and text messages. “It’s not so much handheld. It’s a watch,” he told CTV. “You know, it’s on my wrist. That’s where it gets controversial.”

Macesin is protesting the ticket and may seek a lawyer to argue his case.

[CTV]

Here's What the Newest Apple Watch Apps Look Like and Can Do

Request a ride on Uber with Apple Watch. Without reaching for your phone.
Request a ride on Uber.Apple
When you receive a notification, the Taptic Engine alerts you with a gentle tap.
Be alerted when you receive a notification with a gentle tap by the Taptic Engine.Apple
You can scroll through and like images on Instagram right from your wrist.
Scroll through and like images on Instagram.Apple
Of course, check the timeApple
The SPG app on Apple Watch lets you check into your hotel and unlock your room.
Check into your hotel and unlock your room using the SPG app.Apple
Apple Watch will pull your boarding pass from Passbook when you’re near the airport.
Pull your boarding pass from Passbook when you’re near the airport.Apple
You can buy lunch at places like Whole Foods using Apple Pay on Apple Watch.
Purchase items using Apple Pay.Apple
See who’s calling without having to reach for your phone.
Accept or decline phone calls.Apple
Get timely activity reminders and progress updates throughout the day.
Get timely activity reminders and progress updates throughout the day.Apple
Raise your wrist and say “Hey Siri” to do all kinds of things with Apple Watch.Apple
Receive your iPhone notifications.
Receive your iPhone notifications.Apple
The Workout app provides more detailed measurement during specific activities.
Track your fitness using the Workout app.Apple
Apple Watch encourages you to sit less. Move more. And get some exercise.
Track your activity using the Workout app.Apple
Swipe up from the watch face for Glances, quick summaries of the information you use most.
Get quick summaries of the information you use most using Glances, by swiping up.Apple
In the Now Playing Glance, you can control your music right from your wrist.
Control your music using Now Playing.Apple
In addition to timekeeping, communications, and health and fitness, Apple Watch lets you do so much more.
In addition to timekeeping, communications, and health and fitness, Apple Watch lets you do so much more.Apple

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