Thread: hiding screen...?

Originally Posted by hoodlum

well my screen sits high up... in place of stock unit.

yes same here.

i never knew that playing a movie while driving was illegal. is that a NY thing or does it apply to CA too?

pretty much EVERYWHERE...

I think CA has some of the most strict laws regarding moving images on a screen in the driver's field of view.

Actually in CA, it is illegal to just have an "installed" computer in the front seats. Even if the screen is pointing directly at the passenger, still a crime.

Originally Posted by California AB-301

A person may not drive a motor vehicle if a television receiver, a video monitor, or a television or video screen, or any other, similar means of visually displaying a television broadcast or video signal that produces entertainment or business applications, is operating and is located in the motor vehicle at any point forward of the back of the driver’s seat, or is operating and visible to the driver while driving the motor vehicle. (a) Does not apply to the following equipment when installed in a vehicle:
(1) A vehicle information display.
(2) A global positioning display.
(3) A mapping display.
(4) A visual display used to enhance or supplement the driver’s view forward, behind, or to the sides of a motor vehicle for the purpose of maneuvering the vehicle.
(5) A television receiver, video monitor, television or video screen, or any other, similar means of visually displaying a television broadcast or video signal, if that equipment has an interlock device that, when the motor vehicle is driven, disables the equipment for all uses except as a visual display as described in paragraphs (1) to (4), inclusive."

So I guess if you only show the GPS screen, or the backup camera, then you are ok. But if the cops are sticklers, they could theoretically even get you for the spinning flash logos in RoadRunner.

I've heard that they really only tack it on to another charge. Like they won't actually pull you over for it, but if they pull you over, and your screen is going, then you'll get a ticket for that too.

Why don't you just not drive around with a video playing? Many newer vehicles are coming from the factory with screens installed for GPS and onstar functions. The Police would probably just assume its one of those. Unless of course you ARE watching a video while driving which is unsafe and you shouldn't. Just my worthless $0.02.

Originally Posted by hoodlum

i am driving up north at night, the screen is playing, you can see in the car the lights flickering.... thjen what?

Turn your brightness down, and if you get pulled over you better have a quick way of getting it into NAVIGATION MODE. Most people will give u crap on here about driving with video. maybe some of it is warranted, but your a grown *** man, you can do what you want, and face the consequences

Do what I do and don't give a **** about the cops. they're gonna bother you one way or another. if not for the screen playing by the driver, then for the tint, etc.

I have no tint on my scion and use a 12" tablet screen for navigation, music, watching obscene things, etc ;] i just dont give a flying ****. i see no reason in spending a few hundred in preventing something that is likely to occur - in time. may as well save that $ to pay off the ticket.

my plan is, if a cops sees my tablet on and pulls me over, im going to hold the power button and turn it off. if he says that he saw it on, i'll tell him it may have been a glare or something. why the hell would i do something stupid like drive with a video playing? ;]
- sh00k

thats completely ingenious! In fact, i'll consider your methodology next time im sittin in traffic. Why not just drive up the sidewalk!