The San Diego court dismissed the traffic violation case filed against Cecilia Abadie for using Google Glass while driving due to no substantial evidence.
Abadie, a resident of Temecula, Calif., was flagged down by California Highway Patrol officer Keith Odle on Oct. 29 for allegedly violating Vehicle Code 27602 by wearing Google Glass, a tiny computer device that resembles an eyeglass, while driving. She was also ticketed for driving at a speed of 85 mph in a 65 mph zone.
California Vehicle Code 27602 states that "a person shall not drive a motor vehicle if a television receiver, a video monitor, or a television or video screen, or any other similar means of visually displaying a television broadcast or video signal that produces entertainment or business applications, is operating and is located in the motor vehicle at a point forward of the back of the driver's seat, or is operating and the monitor, screen, or display is visible to the driver while driving the motor vehicle."
The cases were heard and dismissed Thursday by traffic court commissioner John Blair who found no evidences that the wearable device was operating that time and that no expert testified about the calibration on Odle's speedometer.
"There is no testimony it was operating or in use while Ms. Abadie was driving," he said during the hearing.
The 44-year old lady is one of the tens of thousands of "explorers" who received the eyewear in 2013 as part of a tryout. Abadie believes that Google Glass does not create any "blind spot."
She told Reuters, "I believe we have to start experimenting with devices like this. As a hands-free device it is safer than a cell phone."
When asked about the controversial matter, Google said in a statement, "Glass is built to connect you more with the world around you, not distract you from it."
Users should "always use Glass responsibly and put their safety and the safety of others first," the company added.
The device is not yet for sale to the general public though Google reportedly plans to release it this year for $600.
