California Driver Ticketed for Wearing Google Glass

A spoof on Google Glass

When Google Glass emerged into the public, casinos were among the first institutions to ban its use inside its domains. The elite gadget has also caught the attention of law enforcement. Delaware and West Virginia are currently considering legislation that will prohibit automobile drivers from wearing the device while driving.

Meanwhile, the California Highway Patrol recently moved ahead of the Golden State's solons. According to an Associated Press story picked up by siliconvalley.com, Cecilia Abadie was cited for being distracted by a video or TV device. She was also given a speeding ticket, which apparently Ms. Abadie does not plan to fight. However, the southern California software designer is considering her legal options for her vision violation.

The Google Glass phenomenon has caused some to question the product's commercial viability. In particular, its daunting entry price ($1,500), invitation-only status, and expensive "value-added" products suggests Google Glass' market may be limited to first adopters and show-offs. I admit I would purchase one if I had $1,500 with nothing else to do. I've tried on a pair and I was intrigued. I just don't know what use it would have in my office environment, where my desk has a quaint PC and even quainter monitor. Well, I would be the coolest guy in the office...for a day. What would I do for my next trick?