Info: Can I operate my smartwatch at the wheel?

More and more people own a smartwatch. The main reason for buying such an intelligent watch is certainly only rarely that you can read the time on it. Depending on the model, the functions are partially correct Equate smartphone, whose Use while driving, as everyone knows, forbidden is. Anyone who uses their cell phone while driving has to come with them 100 euros fine and a point in Flensburg calculate. Now, of course, the question arises what the smartwatch actually looks like - can it be used? In this article we will answer the most common questions and provide you with further useful information on the subject.

with the smartwatch at the wheel

1. Is use behind the wheel allowed? It depends on what purpose it is used for, but: It is also very likely that news cannot be read here.
2. What is the danger of using electronic devices in traffic? The reason for this is the distraction that arises - the view is not constantly focused on the road.
3. What consequences do I have to expect? In the event of a violation, a fine of 100 euros and one point in Flensburg are due.
4. Is there a corresponding regulation for smartwatches in the StVO? No, not specific for smartwatches. In § 23 of the StVO it only says that that To phone using a smartphone or mobile phone is prohibited.

The exact wording is:

• "Anyone who drives a vehicle may only use an electronic device that serves or is intended to serve communication, information or organization if
  1. for this the device is neither recorded nor held and
  2. either
  a) just one Voice control and Reading function is used or
  b) to operate and use the device just a short oneadapted to the road, traffic, visibility and weather conditions Gaze to the device at the same time Avoidance of the traffic situation occurs or is required. "

Section 1 of the StVO is also important

Although a smartwatch is only worn on the wrist, the regulation could still apply here. In the end, it remains to be said that using a smartwatch is allowed to a limited extent. While a look at the clock, for example to read the time, should not be a problem, reading longer messages should be avoided. Section 1 of the StVO also plays an important role here, in which it says:
"Anyone who takes part in traffic must behave in such a way that no one else is harmed, endangered or more than unavoidable under the circumstances, hindered or annoyed.“If you cause an accident due to the distraction of technical equipment, so will 200 euros fine, 2 points in Flensburg and one month driving ban sanctioned.

How does a smartwatch affect road safety?

As already mentioned, this is due to the distraction caused by corresponding objects. Such an object Incidentally, it does not necessarily have to be prohibitedto create a distraction: Cigarettes or MP3 player are for example not forbidden, but can still lead to inattention. This is also the case with the smartwatch.

2,5 seconds longer response time

To illustrate the resulting risk, a British institute published a study on the use of smartwatches while driving. From this it emerged that the use of the smartwatch leads to an extension of the reaction time by whole 2,5 seconds increases. With smartphones, however, it is "only" 1,85 seconds - You could theoretically make a smartwatch more dangerous assess it as a smartphone whose use is already prohibited. These are valuable seconds that are over live and Tod can determine! This is why you should for your own and for the protection of others avoid unnecessary distractions while driving. Even if the use of some items is not really forbidden.

Of course that had not been the case.

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