Ban on GPS systems could form part of EU safety drive

GPS navigation systems, in-car entertainment and even touch-screen radio could be included on the banned list while driving, along with texting and talking on your phone.

A detailed investigation into all the modern devices that can take a driver’s attention off the road is under way throughout the EU at the moment.

The findings, to be published towards the end of the year, are expected to put pressure on national governments to update laws on what is permitted while driving.