Shawnee considers ban on watching videos while driving
The city of Shawnee is moving to amend its municipal code to explicitly forbid drivers from streaming video and using social media apps behind the wheel.
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The Shawnee Council Committee met on Monday to discuss amending its municipal code to target distracted driving caused by watching videos behind the wheel, the Johnson County Post reported. The proposed change would explicitly penalize drivers who view livestreams or use video applications while operating a vehicle. [1]
According to the Johnson County Post, current city regulations only prohibit sending written communications such as text messages and emails while driving. Prosecutors noted that the existing text-based restriction has allowed drivers who stream Netflix or scroll TikTok to avoid legal penalties. [1]
The updated language would expand the definition of distracted driving to cover internet use and social media platforms, the Johnson County Post reported. Specific applications cited in the proposal include Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram. [1]
In short
- The Shawnee Council Committee discussed updating city ordinances to prohibit watching videos while driving.
- Current Shawnee city code only explicitly bans written communications like texting and email.
- The proposed amendment targets internet usage and platforms including YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook.
Sources
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- [1]Shawnee proposes ban on watching videos while drivingJohnson County Post, 8h ago (the report this story comes from)
Background
- [2]Shawnee on Grokipedia
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