Bay Area company uses technology designed for blind to combat distracted driving

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ByJonathan Bloom KGO logo
Wednesday, May 25, 2016
Company creates technology to combat distracted driving
Texting and driving is illegal in California, but plenty of people admit to reading messages, checking email or even browsing Facebook behind the wheel.

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- Texting and driving is illegal in California, but plenty of people admit to reading messages, checking email or even browsing Facebook behind the wheel.

A local startup has designs on fixing that using technology originally made for blind people. Watch the video above for Jonathan Bloom's full report.