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South Korea Taxi Drivers Can Watch TV Despite Crash Risks, Judge Rules

First Posted: 3/18/10 Updated: 5/25/11

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Cab drivers in South Korea can continue to have televisions on their dashboards, despite the risk of crashing, a court has ruled.

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Cab drivers in South Korea can continue to have televisions on their dashboards, despite the risk of crashing, a court has ruled.
Cab drivers in South Korea can continue to have televisions on their dashboards, despite the risk of crashing, a court has ruled.
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