Thread: Using mobile phones (like the N900) for in-car navigation to be illegal in Australia
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2009-09-22 , 04:25
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Originally Posted by Texrat View Post
Like driving with a busted taillight and marijuana in the ash tray.
The former does not constitute a probable cause, so the driver would still need to give consent because a search warrant would be required. So there is actually protection from this kind of fishing expeditions. Most drivers don't know that though.

Now, if the cop looks in the car and sees 'NOKIA' on the device, yes then he can argue Nokia makes (smart)phones not standalone navigation systems...
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