With the unveiling of the Apple Watch last week, one has to wonder if the device would be considered more than just a wrist-watch, and what the implications of it are while driving.

The issue is already being addressed in the UK, where the Department of Transport has said it will be considering the use of a smartwatch while driving, the same as if the driver is operating a cellphone.

Motorists face a sentence of up to two years in prison if the use of either device causes a fatal accident, and a £100 fine and three penalty points on-the-spot if drivers are deemed to be distracted by the gadgets while at the wheel.

An IAM spokesman said: “An Apple Watch has the potential to be just as distracting as any other smartphone device, indeed more so if you have to take your hand off the wheel to interact with it,” said a spokesperson from the Institute of Advanced Motorists.

“Powers exist to seize and interrogate devices in the event of a serious crash. The very device that distracted you also has the power to convict you.”

Check out the full story on The Telegraph.