Is there any way of getting around in-dash dvd player laws?

Question

i bought an in-dash dvd player (alpine IVA-D105)yesterday but have yet to get it installed. i was just wondering whether the law prohibits the use of the screen if a movie isn't even playing while i'm driving. what if the screen is only showing the title of the track on my ipod or something? would i still be breaking the law? besides, i'm not planning on running a movie on the screen while i'm driving. i just want to be sure before installing it because i have 6 more days before i can change my mind and get a refund. thank for the help =)

Answer 1

As long as the safety interlock wiring is installed correctly, then you should be in compliance with the law while you're driving. The unit won't allow you to watch movies while the vehicle is in motion, but iPod, radio tuner and CD track displays shouldn't present a problem. They're not really any different from the displays that would be available on a factory radio. If you're pulled over, you can demonstrate to the officer that the parking brake interlock is correctly installed and working.

Answer 2

If there is a screen visible to the driver, it doesn't matter what is showing, whether it is a movie, a song title, or whatever, it is a distraction. Live with it. There are valid reasons for it, and I am not interested in having some clown ram into the back of my vehicle because he takes a moment to look at a screen. I am tired of people thinking they can drive safely with totally ridiculous distractions. From the manufacturer's website: "The IVA-D105 can play DVDS, DVD +/- R/RW, and DivX discs, and video is crystal clear on the 6.5" screen when you're parked". "Video Lock-out Feature: For safety and legal reasons, the IVA-D105 features a video lock-out feature to prevent the viewing of a video source while the vehicle is in motion. To watch a video source, the vehicle must be parked with the ignition in the ACC or ON position. The vehicle's parking brake must be engaged, disengaged, and engaged again while the foot brake is held in".
I note you asked SPECIFICALLY about getting around the law, which tells me you want the capability of watching a video from the driver seat while in motion.

Answer 3

It's not likely you will get a ticket for it, but the cops use the law about interior lights to give you a ticket for having the in-dash tv on. So, even if its just showing the current track, if it's bright enough you could still get a ticket

Answer 4

PAC Part number TR-7 disables Alpines video bypass


Good Luck

Answer 5

if you dont have a movie showing then it doesnt matter, besides if you get pulled over and there is no movie on how will any cops know its a dvd player? the in dash dvd player look like in dash navigation or touch screen radios.

Answer 6

Yeah, here's a way around the law - ignore it.