In Victoria, mobile phone laws are being updated in order to "expand and clarify" the rules. The changes "reflect the significant increase of in-vehicle technologies and other technologies capable of distracting a driver," the government said. Hardware covered include mobile phones, wearable devices, mounted devices and motor-bike helmet displays. In general, drivers cannot perform data entry or scroll through screens. Drivers are prohibited from touching unmounted portable devices -- including mobile phones and tablets -- except when they are parked. The new rules go into effect March 30, … [Read more...]