Music over headphones on Highland

[Pagemakers]

Only had 1 drive so far. Manchester to Preston yesterday. ZERO issues with the autopilot so far. No braking. No hesitations. Car is better in every single way.

That said…. It is booked in for a service call. Like many others I’m getting a slight steering wheel vibration above 60mph.

 

[ewoodrick]

LEGALITY ISSUES?!
what legality issues lol

The one where some jurisdictions have rules about hearing headphones or earbuds.

They are in place to assure that the driver can hear emergency vehicles.

 

[yessuz]

The one where some jurisdictions have rules about hearing headphones or earbuds.

They are in place to assure that the driver can hear emergency vehicles.

eh? please point to the rules where it states about that

P.S. Please check the forum...

 

[ewoodrick]

eh? please point to the rules where it states about that

P.S. Please check the forum...

It does not appear to be illegal per se, but

Is it legal to drive wearing headphones? – Fosters Solicitors

www.fosters-solicitors.co.uk

And it is in some locations in the states

Is It Illegal to Drive with Headphones? A State-By-State Guide - The News Wheel

Driving with headphones is not a good idea. Of course, you don’t have to have hearing to be able to drive, but limiting your senses — especially when you’re not used to being without your hearing — can be dangerous behind the wheel. You may not hear sirens coming up behind you or honking to...

thenewswheel.com

So my comment stands

"Be careful about driving with headphones on. There are legality issues."

Yes, you can run afoul of the law in the UK when wearing headphones.

But the biggest one is Whilst there is no law against someone driving whilst wearing headphones, it is not recommended.

 

[Pagemakers]

Where did this come from about driving with headphones on? This thread is about passengers in the rear and their headphones!

 

[ewoodrick]

Where did this come from about driving with headphones on? This thread is about passengers in the rear and their headphones!

Because the specific need suggests that it could be an issue because it's the driver that wants it. You can't pair in the front, probably because of the stated issues, so some may try to cheat by pairing with the back.

 

[Pagemakers]

Bizarre tangent this thread is heading for no logical reason whatsoever.