“Court Convicts Driver For Using Apple Watch”

Just wanted to bring to everyone's attention a recent Guelph decision where the JP convicted a woman for using her Apple Watch while driving.

Here's the National Post article:

Interesting read. Here's the CanLii link.

Here's some highlights:

It is submitted on behalf of the defendant that the Apple watch is akin to a Bluetooth headset. I find that there are marked differences between these devices. One is worn on the head or clothing in accordance with the Regulations, while the other is wrist worn and has a screen upon which information is displayed where others do not...

I reject the submissions of the defence that mounting the watch to one’s wrist satisfies the requirements of the exemptions in Section 14 of Ontario Regulation 366/09. That Regulation contemplates devices that are (quote) “placed securely in or mounted to the motor vehicle so that it does not move while the vehicle is in motion and the driver can see it at a quick glance and easily reach it without adjusting his or her driving position” (unquote).