Submitted by thismightbeawiki t3_10wg4on in Washington
Thank you so much!
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thismightbeawiki OP t1_j7n0b4e wrote
I would only be using it for GPS, so I don't have to keep looking down at my phone resting on the passenger's seat. I know, those distracted driving laws are definitely vague.
But people around here do use these phone holders mounted to the rearview, don't they?
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strongwithpurpose t1_j7nfqxb wrote
Not sure, but I think the kind that mounts into the air vents is more functional and would be less of a concern as far as legality since it doesn’t block the window at all.
katcomesback t1_j7ngoed wrote
I think it’s legal. many people have dash cans there. my phone attaches to my windshield and I’ve been pulled over for tabs and it’s sitting there and they never mentioned it
Wellcraft19 t1_j7nh14q wrote
You can mount stuff to the windshield (which is illegal in some states), but that’s just a very crappy design, placing the phone in your field of vision.
Place the phone way lower down so it’ll not be more of a distraction than what it already is. Tons of good clip mounts, magnetic mounts, etc.
adnelik t1_j7nt0vu wrote
Not legal advice AT ALL... but I did just get a ticket for using my phone while driving and the officer asked why I didn't have a dash or window mount.
EtherPhreak t1_j7q6sps wrote
I have put my phone covering part of the speedometer and gas gauge when I need to see the directions. In terms of the rear view mirrors, you must have any two of the three. A work van with no rear windows had the mirror and it was kind of pointless, and sometimes hauling stuff in a car renders that mirror useless as well.
BrowsingWhileBrown t1_j7o80pq wrote
This would block your view too much. I recommend getting one of the mounts that hooks up and sits in your air vent. I have a Belkin on that is great and is in a good line of sight without blocking the windshield and I barely need to tilt my head to look at it.
Reydog23-ESO t1_j7od9yx wrote
Well one part of the photo does show a movie or show on it lol.
ScaryInformation2560 t1_j7r40zl wrote
Only if it obstructs your view (which it does)
SparrowAgnew t1_j7myyve wrote
I don't believe we have any specific laws against it, but our distracted driving law is really vague. Also it's illegal to do more than minimal use of the phone while driving even if it's mounted.