Where can I legally mount my GPS?

Where can I legally mount my GPS?

California drivers can mount a GPS device or smartphone holder on their vehicles’ windshield as long as it’s positioned in a five-inch square in the lower corner nearest to the driver or in a seven-inch square in the lower corner of the windshield on the passenger side.

Can you have a phone mount on your windshield?

According to the new law, a driver can’t obstruct their view of the windshield. For instance, that means you can’t have your phone mounted in the middle of your windshield anymore – a very common location. A 7-inch square in the lower corner of the windshield on the passenger’s side.

What states have windshield obstruction laws?

Over half of all states have windshield obstructions laws.

• California. California prohibits the placement of anything on the windshield or side-mirrors of a car that obstruct the view of the driver, with certain exceptions.
• Minnesota.
• New Hampshire.
• New Jersey.
• Pennsylvania.

  Can I use GPS on my phone while driving?

  A GPS device that is not a mobile phone is permitted for all drivers, as long as the device is secured in a mounting fixed to the vehicle and does not obscure the driver’s view of the road.

  Where is the best place to put a GPS antenna on a car?

  In most cases, you can mount the GPS antenna near the top of the underside of your dash (behind or above the receiver). Satellite signals are so strong and reliable these days that this should be sufficient to maintain reliable reception. It also serves to keep the antenna out of sight.

  How do you mount a GPS on a dashboard?

  The Best Ways to Mount a GPS

  1. Suction Mount. Most GPS units come with a suction mount you can use to attach the device to your vehicle’s windshield.
  2. Velcro Mount. Adhesive-backed Velcro allows you to mount your GPS securely to your vehicle’s dashboard.
  3. Handlebar Mount.
  4. Other Mounts.

  Can you have your phone on the dashboard?

  The law is simple; you are not allowed to touch your smartphone while driving, even when sat in traffic. These include systems like Apple CarPay and Android Auto, where a smartphone is connected to the car and a simplified interface is shown on the vehicle’s touchscreen display.

  Are car vent mounts bad?

  HVAC vent mount Circular vents are usually too deep or too unstable to use. When using a vent mount, be aware of your phone’s temperature. Blasting hot air onto your handset’s backside can be bad for longevity; some devices will simply shut down if they get too hot. Check out the Breffo Spiderpodium.

  Why are hanging air fresheners illegal?

  The air freshener must actually obstruct the driver’s vision to be a violation. That’s a pretty clear and specific outline that it’s illegal for objects, like an air freshener, to obstruct the driver’s view out of the windshield.

  Is writing on car windows illegal?

  Technically it is not legal, especially if it obstructs your vision. It is not something usually enforced unless there is something else involved.

  Can you have your phone on speaker while driving?

  Can you have your phone on speaker while driving? Using your phone’s speaker in a call is completely legal. Using your hands to answer the call however, could see you land a CU80 charge or a ‘breach of requirements as to control of the vehicle, such as using a mobile phone’.

  Is it illegal to mount a GPS unit on your windshield?

  Eight states, those being Arizona, California, Utah, Nevada, Hawaii, Minnesota, Indiana and Maryland, have laws defining where a driver can mount a GPS unit. Only 15 states, those being Alaska, Colorado, Missouri, Illinois, Michigan, Ohio, Tennessee, Mississippi, North Carolina, Florida, New York, New Hampshire,…

  Is it legal to mount a windshield in Indiana?

  Several states in the YES-Limited group have notes on their laws. Indiana restricts mounts to a 4″ (not 7″) corner on the bottom of the passenger side of the windshield.

  Is it legal to have a GPS on the dash?

  It is perfectly legal to have your GPS mounted to the dash in all 50 states… just not on the windshield. Be careful of dash mounts too, you point out the pertinent part of law above (July 14 response) regarding anything that obstructs the view out the windshield.

  Where does the windshield Mount have to be?

  Generally speaking, mounts must be at the bottom of a windshield in a 5″ square on the driver’s side or 7″ square on the passenger’s side. Again, it is advisable to conduct further research in each specific state to ensure compliance. The laws are clear in the states that fall into the NO category.