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XophR · 10-31-2012, 10:20 PM

Hey guys, I'm wondering if it is illegal under California law to mount your ipad at front seat? I'm thinking to mount my ipad3 in my car and planning to mount it to the ac so it will go down covering the radio (will not obstruct winshield at all)... Anybocy know? Thanks

midnighter · 10-31-2012, 10:22 PM

More than likely it is illegal like everything else in California.

z28racer · 10-31-2012, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by XophR

Hey guys, I'm wondering if it is illegal under California law to mount your ipad at front seat? I'm thinking to mount my ipad3 in my car and planning to mount it to the ac so it will go down covering the radio (will not obstruct winshield at all)... Anybocy know? Thanks

The problem is you should be paying attention to the road not the IPad!!

If people paid as much attention as they do to texting or playing with the latest app there would be alot less accidents or death's. You operating a machine with people all around you! Its driving impaired almost like a drunk!!!

XophR · 10-31-2012, 10:30 PM

I want to use it for gps n my radio lol

bajamoon · 10-31-2012, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by XophR

I want to use it for gps n my radio lol

Cops wouldn't agree with you. Why not ask a cop? They would tell you yes or no or call the local police station. I have done that before but you will get different opinions because not all cops know all the laws

Dtrimpi87 · 10-31-2012, 10:36 PM

It's not illegal. Its just like having a navigation system in the car. If you figure out how to text from it then it would be illegal. Its just like a cell phone. You can't have it in your hand texting or making a phone call but if your looking at a map it's fine. Weird how things work huh?

Bobsled · 10-31-2012, 11:00 PM

You're already getting different opinions.

Isn't it illegal to have a lcd screen for dvds mounted up front? How is this Ipad any different (I know you say GPS)?

evilbeef54 · 10-31-2012, 11:07 PM

everything in CA is illegal, even if it is legal you may get a ticket from someone who interprets the law as saying it is illegal, then you will have to fight it in court... that being said i imagine the only way you would get a ticket is if you got pulled over for something else, and were a dick and they are writing up everything... but anything can happen

XophR · 11-01-2012, 02:34 AM

Yep I've been getting diff answers too that's why I'm asking you guys here hoping someone will have solid answer. I am confused because some people said you can't have it if it's on top of your dashboard because it will be blocking the windshield due to its size, that's why I'm wondering if I hang it lower so it looked like regular flatscreen in 2013 camaros... Then again I've been mounting and using my samsung galaxy s3 for my gps and music source and so far no cop complained...

Vroom · 11-01-2012, 03:30 AM

Well, there's this:
http://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/vctop/d12/vc26708.htm which has rules for obstruction of view

and there's this:
http://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/vctop/d11/vc21701.htm
which implies that if you are distracted in any way and it interferes with your driving, like playing with your phone or ipad, you'll get a ticket.

2010SSRSM6 · 11-01-2012, 05:25 AM

There are two build threads in the audio section where iPads were installed over the radios. It isn't cheap. If you can do it, go for it. Just don't watch porn while driving.

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VEESIKS · 11-01-2012, 05:59 AM

According to CA state law if you have a GPS unit in the car it must be mounted in the lower left corner of the windshield. My buddy literally had a cop tell him to take his GPS down because it wasn't in lower left.

llcamaro · 11-01-2012, 02:35 PM

It is not illegal as long as you are not watching a show (movie, podcast, youtube etc), or texting while driving. No different than having an indash nav system that is also a DVD player. This is assuming it is mounted low enough that it does not obstruct your vision out the windshield.

If you have a portable Nav unit that sticks to the windshield, it must be mounted lower left or lower right of the windshield.

Kunihiro · 11-01-2012, 03:22 PM

Sorry, read next post,

10-31-2012, 10:20 PM	#1
XophR Drives: 2011 Yellowz Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: USA Posts: 23	Is it illegal Hey guys, I'm wondering if it is illegal under California law to mount your ipad at front seat? I'm thinking to mount my ipad3 in my car and planning to mount it to the ac so it will go down covering the radio (will not obstruct winshield at all)... Anybocy know? Thanks

10-31-2012, 11:07 PM	#8
evilbeef54 tail lights for u Drives: Bumble Bee 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Where ever USCG sends me Posts: 370	everything in CA is illegal, even if it is legal you may get a ticket from someone who interprets the law as saying it is illegal, then you will have to fight it in court... that being said i imagine the only way you would get a ticket is if you got pulled over for something else, and were a dick and they are writing up everything... but anything can happen __________________ 1972 Camaro 350/Muncie M22 - SOLD 1986 Camaro RS - R.I.P. 1994 Camaro Z28 - SOLD 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS RY M6- LOVIN' it Kooks LT's & HFC's, Flowmaster Single chamber mufflers, C.A.I. Intake, ADM Scoop, Rotofab w/w relocate Semper Paratus You have to go out You don't have to come back!!!

11-01-2012, 03:30 AM	#10
Vroom Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 325	Well, there's this: http://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/vctop/d12/vc26708.htm which has rules for obstruction of view and there's this: http://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/vctop/d11/vc21701.htm which implies that if you are distracted in any way and it interferes with your driving, like playing with your phone or ipad, you'll get a ticket. __________________ 2013 Victory Red ZL1 - 210K+ miles. Mods: Who needs mods...its a freaking ZL1 - Last car: 2006 GTO

11-01-2012, 05:25 AM	#11
2010SSRSM6 Drives: My wife crazy with my C5 usage. Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: DFW Posts: 6,553 View My Garage	There are two build threads in the audio section where iPads were installed over the radios. It isn't cheap. If you can do it, go for it. Just don't watch porn while driving. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ UNDER CONSTRUCTION......again......

11-01-2012, 05:59 AM	#12
VEESIKS formerly 2011Camaro Drives: 2011 Camaro LS IBM M6 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Fredericksburg, VA Posts: 816	According to CA state law if you have a GPS unit in the car it must be mounted in the lower left corner of the windshield. My buddy literally had a cop tell him to take his GPS down because it wasn't in lower left. __________________ Born on the Island and raised in the sand. Semper Fidelis

10-31-2012, 10:22 PM	#2
midnighter Account Suspended Drives: nothing Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: a hole Posts: 17,904	More than likely it is illegal like everything else in California.

10-31-2012, 10:30 PM	#4
XophR Drives: 2011 Yellowz Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: USA Posts: 23	I want to use it for gps n my radio lol

10-31-2012, 10:36 PM	#6
Dtrimpi87 Banned Drives: 2010 2SS/RS A6 & 2011 1LT/RS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 3,491	It's not illegal. Its just like having a navigation system in the car. If you figure out how to text from it then it would be illegal. Its just like a cell phone. You can't have it in your hand texting or making a phone call but if your looking at a map it's fine. Weird how things work huh?

10-31-2012, 11:00 PM	#7
Bobsled Drives: 2012 Victory Red 1LT/RS Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: So. Cal. Posts: 167	You're already getting different opinions. Isn't it illegal to have a lcd screen for dvds mounted up front? How is this Ipad any different (I know you say GPS)?

11-01-2012, 02:34 AM	#9
XophR Drives: 2011 Yellowz Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: USA Posts: 23	Yep I've been getting diff answers too that's why I'm asking you guys here hoping someone will have solid answer. I am confused because some people said you can't have it if it's on top of your dashboard because it will be blocking the windshield due to its size, that's why I'm wondering if I hang it lower so it looked like regular flatscreen in 2013 camaros... Then again I've been mounting and using my samsung galaxy s3 for my gps and music source and so far no cop complained...

11-01-2012, 02:35 PM	#13
llcamaro Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS Convertible Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Lower Lake, CA Posts: 77	It is not illegal as long as you are not watching a show (movie, podcast, youtube etc), or texting while driving. No different than having an indash nav system that is also a DVD player. This is assuming it is mounted low enough that it does not obstruct your vision out the windshield. If you have a portable Nav unit that sticks to the windshield, it must be mounted lower left or lower right of the windshield. __________________ Let the mods begin, LG Pro LT's, HF Cats, Borla Touring Mufflers, CAI intake, American Racing Tunnel Brace, Eibach 1" springs, Hotchkiss sways, Mickey Thompson Wheels and Tires

11-01-2012, 03:22 PM	#14
Kunihiro Drives: 2010 Charcoal Gray, 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Upland, CA Posts: 66	Sorry, read next post, __________________ 2SS/RS, CGM, Magnaflow Exhaust, Pfadt Suspension, Airaid intake 71 RS Camaro (Sold) Z Car (Sorry, Nissan 350Z)