Someone I know has a suv with a dvd player and screen in the back of the vehicle. They want to put a monitor up in the front so they can view what the kids are watching. Is it illegal in Texas to do so?
2007-02-12 01:51:42 · 6 answers · asked by echickaboo99 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Safety
I'm not saying the driver would be watching the tv while driving, but when stopped, they can see if a movie is over, stuck, etc.
2007-02-12 01:56:17 · update #1
It is not illegal everywhere as many many stores sell car stereos that come with a built in dvd player. If they were illegal, then they couldn't sell them in those states.
2007-02-12 01:57:26 · update #2
The obvious best answer here is the one about the locking device that doesn't allow you to watch it while driving. Which is the INTENT of this question. I've asked several questions on this website before and I always seem to get answers that are either repeat, stupid, or just plain ignorant. I stated, this is NOT to be watched while driving and only when stopped, so if someone is laughing driving by, it will not be you, it will be me because I can afford one and you cannot. Thanks for your time, I have my answers. For those of you with sound advice, I appreciate your time. For those of you that only answered to get a few stupid points on here, don't quit your day job. Have a good day.
2007-02-12 02:10:21 · update #3
Oh yeah, to the one that would laugh at the sight of kids mangled bodies (for whatever the reason of the crash)....you need help.
2007-02-12 02:11:44 · update #4
Not at all, providing the proper interlock device is installed, which renders the screen inoperative unless and until the vehicle is in park and the parking brake on full. Otherwise it would be illegal. The only time you can have a monitor on full time while driving in view of the driver is when you have a dedicated back up system with a back mounted camera and one of those fancy mirrors with a monitor built into it..
2007-02-12 01:58:20 · answer #1 · answered by oklatom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it isnt currently, then expect it to be soon. Common sense would tell you that having one in the front is not a good idea anyway. There are far too many distractions for the driver as it is, having a screen to watch movies on is disaster waiting to happen. Since there are still very few satalite tv systems out there, it should be really easy to monitor what the kids are watching, after all, a dvd movie is just that, a movie, and wont change.
Good luck
ps, if you are really worried about it, talk to your local law enforcement department, they can give you the lowdown on such. Better yet, just tell yourself no monitors up front, the kids lives are far more important than you watching what they are watching.
2007-02-12 01:58:44 · answer #2 · answered by Unforgiven Shadow 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it is not illegal yet. Just like driving while talking on the cell phone is not illegal YET. Now what STUPIDITY would anyone want to put a player where a driver could watch it while driving, especially with kids on board. Seems more concern with enjoying the movie instead of the kids safety. And like the thousands of drunks that I have heard of saying, "I have been driving and drinking and haven't had a wreck." Course, they forget to end it in yet. Well, when I see you in the accident with the DVD player up front and the kids bodies mangled, and you hear someone laughing at you that will be me, driving by.
Of course, the questions of how to break in a site or to get on a site banned from school, is always the person asking for someone else. Sure.
Sure and the driver will NEVER look at it while the driver is driving but only when the vehicle stops. Get real. All it takes is a couple of seconds to swerve on to someone.
2007-02-12 02:01:15 · answer #3 · answered by Big C 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
it is illegal and you can be charged with dangerous driving or driving with undue care and attention,as said all front mounted units are reguired to be connected thru a park brake interlock switch that makes them inoperative unless the brake is on.as for needing it if the movie ends or gets stuck im sure the kids will let you know in a milli second
2007-02-12 04:42:30 · answer #4 · answered by doug b 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe its illegal everywhere.....good luck
2007-02-12 01:56:16 · answer #5 · answered by The Emperor of Ecstasy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it isn't illegal it's extremely stupid.
2007-02-12 01:55:15 · answer #6 · answered by Angry-T 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋