This is a stop-gap measure that is bound to fail even at that.
Calls and SMS are the least of problems, Facebook, Whatsapp, Instagram and other internet based applications will quickly replace voice and SMS (if they haven't already) as primary means of texting/talking while driving. And if this system limits or disables the modems, youngsters will find a way. This is the kind of idea that only works on the head of an idealist and dreamer, in the real world, what works is educating drivers.
Or, bring self driving cars going into mass production. Want to text or talk during a commute ? put the car in self driving mode and enjoy. So even if this guys system enters the market, it already comes with an expiration date on the near future.
This is a stop-gap measure that is bound to fail even at that.
Calls and SMS are the least of problems, Facebook, Whatsapp, Instagram and other internet based applications will quickly replace voice and SMS (if they haven't already) as primary means of texting/talking while driving. And if this system limits or disables the modems, youngsters will find a way. This is the kind of idea that only works on the head of an idealist and dreamer, in the real world, what works is educating drivers.
Or, bring self driving cars going into mass production. Want to text or talk during a commute ? put the car in self driving mode and enjoy. So even if this guys system enters the market, it already comes with an expiration date on the near future.