http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/30/windshield-gps-mounting-legalized-again-in-california/ Engadget Comments for Windshield GPS mounting legalized again in California http://www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/30/windshield-gps-mounting-legalized-again-in-california/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/30/windshield-gps-mounting-legalized-again-in-california/
Sheesh, here in the UK you can stick it anywhere you darn-well please. I've not heard of one GPS-related accident resulting from it being on the windscreen.]]>Sep 30th 2008 5:32PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/09/30/windshield-gps-mounting-legalized-again-in-california/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/30/windshield-gps-mounting-legalized-again-in-california/Sep 30th 2008 5:37PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/09/30/windshield-gps-mounting-legalized-again-in-california/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/30/windshield-gps-mounting-legalized-again-in-california/Sep 30th 2008 5:48PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/09/30/windshield-gps-mounting-legalized-again-in-california/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/30/windshield-gps-mounting-legalized-again-in-california/
However, it has to be said, I'm not sure I'd want to fix something near the corner of the windscreen, next to an explosive device.

Yup, on many new cars these days, you get airbags built into the sides of the windscreen. Perfect for launching your TomTom into your HeadHead.]]>Sep 30th 2008 5:54PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/09/30/windshield-gps-mounting-legalized-again-in-california/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/30/windshield-gps-mounting-legalized-again-in-california/Sep 30th 2008 5:56PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/09/30/windshield-gps-mounting-legalized-again-in-california/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/30/windshield-gps-mounting-legalized-again-in-california/Really?!?! Here in US, we always read about UK drivers having GPS related accidents. such as:

http://www.engadget.com/2007/03/27/faith-in-gps-sends-mercedes-downstream/

or as:

http://www.engadget.com/2006/04/20/uk-drivers-trust-gps-more-than-their-own-eyes/

or as:

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/article707216.ece

or as:

news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/north_yorkshire/4879026.stm

ummm... my condolences]]>Sep 30th 2008 6:00PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/09/30/windshield-gps-mounting-legalized-again-in-california/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/30/windshield-gps-mounting-legalized-again-in-california/
was it illegal because they think it's a distraction or because it takes up windshield real estate? either way i think it's stupid to make that illegal.]]>Sep 30th 2008 6:01PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/09/30/windshield-gps-mounting-legalized-again-in-california/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/30/windshield-gps-mounting-legalized-again-in-california/Its for car makers!!! So they can add a $4,500 GPS as an option! Instead of simply selling the same thing for $200.]]>Sep 30th 2008 6:36PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/09/30/windshield-gps-mounting-legalized-again-in-california/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/30/windshield-gps-mounting-legalized-again-in-california/English is not my first language, and even I can read that maty is talking about "GPS-related accident resulting from it being on the windscreen.", being here the most important part of the sentence "being on the windscreen". Way to go champ, you're parents must be very proud...]]>Sep 30th 2008 6:45PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/09/30/windshield-gps-mounting-legalized-again-in-california/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/30/windshield-gps-mounting-legalized-again-in-california/
The law *already* allowed for 'materials' to be attached in the 5x5" lower left (driver) area, and 7x7" lower right (passenger) area of the windshield. I think it was meant for EZPass and new car registration stickers and such, but I always figured, if I get a ticket for having my GPS in the 5x5 area on the driver's side, I'm gonna argue that the suction cup constitutes "materials" under the law.

Sounds like he just clarified something that was already arguably legal.

Of course, my missing front plate and the radar detector suction-cupped up high on the windshield are both illegal too, but it's hard to get pulled over for much of anything in this great state.]]>Sep 30th 2008 7:00PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/09/30/windshield-gps-mounting-legalized-again-in-california/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/30/windshield-gps-mounting-legalized-again-in-california/Oct 1st 2008 1:30AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/09/30/windshield-gps-mounting-legalized-again-in-california/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/30/windshield-gps-mounting-legalized-again-in-california/
;>

]]>Oct 1st 2008 6:53PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/09/30/windshield-gps-mounting-legalized-again-in-california/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/30/windshield-gps-mounting-legalized-again-in-california/Sep 30th 2008 5:35PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/09/30/windshield-gps-mounting-legalized-again-in-california/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/30/windshield-gps-mounting-legalized-again-in-california/Oct 1st 2008 12:47AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/09/30/windshield-gps-mounting-legalized-again-in-california/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/30/windshield-gps-mounting-legalized-again-in-california/Sep 30th 2008 5:36PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/09/30/windshield-gps-mounting-legalized-again-in-california/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/30/windshield-gps-mounting-legalized-again-in-california/Sep 30th 2008 6:31PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/09/30/windshield-gps-mounting-legalized-again-in-california/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/30/windshield-gps-mounting-legalized-again-in-california/Sep 30th 2008 5:38PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/09/30/windshield-gps-mounting-legalized-again-in-california/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/30/windshield-gps-mounting-legalized-again-in-california/
As for why he signed it- he is going through all 400 or so bills sent to him this week because he has to veto or sign. Those unsigned/vetoed automatically become law. He's vetoed most of them as he originally didn't want to sign any since we don't have a budget yet & not acknowledging them meant all would be come law.]]>Sep 30th 2008 5:50PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/09/30/windshield-gps-mounting-legalized-again-in-california/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/30/windshield-gps-mounting-legalized-again-in-california/
If you live in California, you're pretty doggone close, geographical measurements notwithstanding.]]>Sep 30th 2008 6:44PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/09/30/windshield-gps-mounting-legalized-again-in-california/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/30/windshield-gps-mounting-legalized-again-in-california/Sep 30th 2008 11:15PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/09/30/windshield-gps-mounting-legalized-again-in-california/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/30/windshield-gps-mounting-legalized-again-in-california/Sep 30th 2008 5:47PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/09/30/windshield-gps-mounting-legalized-again-in-california/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/30/windshield-gps-mounting-legalized-again-in-california/Sep 30th 2008 5:52PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/09/30/windshield-gps-mounting-legalized-again-in-california/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/30/windshield-gps-mounting-legalized-again-in-california/Sep 30th 2008 5:58PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/09/30/windshield-gps-mounting-legalized-again-in-california/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/30/windshield-gps-mounting-legalized-again-in-california/Sep 30th 2008 6:14PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/09/30/windshield-gps-mounting-legalized-again-in-california/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/30/windshield-gps-mounting-legalized-again-in-california/
Sometimes I really hate this place...]]>Sep 30th 2008 9:45PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/09/30/windshield-gps-mounting-legalized-again-in-california/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/30/windshield-gps-mounting-legalized-again-in-california/
WTF.]]>Sep 30th 2008 5:49PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/09/30/windshield-gps-mounting-legalized-again-in-california/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/30/windshield-gps-mounting-legalized-again-in-california/Sep 30th 2008 5:52PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/09/30/windshield-gps-mounting-legalized-again-in-california/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/30/windshield-gps-mounting-legalized-again-in-california/Sep 30th 2008 6:01PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/09/30/windshield-gps-mounting-legalized-again-in-california/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/30/windshield-gps-mounting-legalized-again-in-california/Sep 30th 2008 6:11PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/09/30/windshield-gps-mounting-legalized-again-in-california/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/30/windshield-gps-mounting-legalized-again-in-california/Sep 30th 2008 6:14PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/09/30/windshield-gps-mounting-legalized-again-in-california/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/30/windshield-gps-mounting-legalized-again-in-california/How does the Dog thing work exactly? One Woof means Left and Two Woof means Right?]]>Sep 30th 2008 7:51PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/09/30/windshield-gps-mounting-legalized-again-in-california/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/30/windshield-gps-mounting-legalized-again-in-california/
Lol I thought you meant the dog can perform surgery on the blind person, as long as the dog has been fed.]]>Oct 1st 2008 12:52AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/09/30/windshield-gps-mounting-legalized-again-in-california/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/30/windshield-gps-mounting-legalized-again-in-california/Oct 1st 2008 10:08AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/09/30/windshield-gps-mounting-legalized-again-in-california/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/30/windshield-gps-mounting-legalized-again-in-california/Oct 1st 2008 10:08AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/09/30/windshield-gps-mounting-legalized-again-in-california/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/30/windshield-gps-mounting-legalized-again-in-california/Sep 30th 2008 5:50PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/09/30/windshield-gps-mounting-legalized-again-in-california/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/30/windshield-gps-mounting-legalized-again-in-california/Sep 30th 2008 6:34PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/09/30/windshield-gps-mounting-legalized-again-in-california/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/30/windshield-gps-mounting-legalized-again-in-california/Sep 30th 2008 9:51PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/09/30/windshield-gps-mounting-legalized-again-in-california/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/30/windshield-gps-mounting-legalized-again-in-california/
I dont think this is anything that they would ticket you for by itself, but might if pulled over for another reason, similar to tinted windows.

I mount mine up high, by the rear view mirror. it is legal to do so in the top 3 or 4 inches of the windshield. doesnt block my view, yet still easy to glance at.

still, I hate that we have to legislate common sense in this state....

-Cambo]]>Sep 30th 2008 6:08PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/09/30/windshield-gps-mounting-legalized-again-in-california/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/30/windshield-gps-mounting-legalized-again-in-california/
you must also be referring to morons that text & drive, now also officially illegal says Ahnold.]]>Sep 30th 2008 6:17PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/09/30/windshield-gps-mounting-legalized-again-in-california/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/30/windshield-gps-mounting-legalized-again-in-california/
still, its easy to get around. you can still handle your phone for dialing, looking up numbers, etc. whos to say if i was texting, or looking up a number to dial.

oh, and is it still legal to just plain web browse while driving? not like thats distracting, right?

-Cambo]]>Sep 30th 2008 6:34PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/09/30/windshield-gps-mounting-legalized-again-in-california/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/30/windshield-gps-mounting-legalized-again-in-california/
Here's the law itself:
http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/pub/07-08/bill/sen/sb_1551-1600/sb_1567_bill_20080805_enrolled.html


...
(11) An electronic communication device affixed to the center
uppermost portion of the interior of a windshield within an area that
is not greater than 5 inches square, if the device provides either
of the following:
(A) The capability for enforcement facilities of the Department of
the California Highway Patrol to communicate with a vehicle equipped
with the device.
(B) The capability for electronic toll and traffic management on
public or private roads or facilities.

...
it could be argued that a GPS system does 'traffic management'. If it has that feature
...

(12) A portable Global Positioning System (GPS), which may be
mounted in a 7-inch square in the lower corner of the windshield
farthest removed from the driver or in a 5-inch square in the lower
corner of the windshield nearest to the driver, if the system is used
only for door-to-door navigation while the motor vehicle is being
operated and outside of an airbag deployment zone.

]]>Sep 30th 2008 8:17PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/09/30/windshield-gps-mounting-legalized-again-in-california/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/30/windshield-gps-mounting-legalized-again-in-california/Sep 30th 2008 7:58PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/09/30/windshield-gps-mounting-legalized-again-in-california/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/30/windshield-gps-mounting-legalized-again-in-california/Sep 30th 2008 10:16PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/09/30/windshield-gps-mounting-legalized-again-in-california/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/30/windshield-gps-mounting-legalized-again-in-california/Sep 30th 2008 6:26PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/09/30/windshield-gps-mounting-legalized-again-in-california/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/30/windshield-gps-mounting-legalized-again-in-california/Sep 30th 2008 6:35PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/09/30/windshield-gps-mounting-legalized-again-in-california/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/30/windshield-gps-mounting-legalized-again-in-california/Sep 30th 2008 6:38PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/09/30/windshield-gps-mounting-legalized-again-in-california/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/30/windshield-gps-mounting-legalized-again-in-california/
You're kidding me, right? Get your facts straight...

http://www.youtube.com/v/H5tZc8oH--o]]>Sep 30th 2008 6:49PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/09/30/windshield-gps-mounting-legalized-again-in-california/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/30/windshield-gps-mounting-legalized-again-in-california/
Also, you're a dumbass for linking this to liberals. Idiot.]]>Sep 30th 2008 8:28PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/09/30/windshield-gps-mounting-legalized-again-in-california/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/30/windshield-gps-mounting-legalized-again-in-california/Sep 30th 2008 9:40PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/09/30/windshield-gps-mounting-legalized-again-in-california/http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/30/windshield-gps-mounting-legalized-again-in-california/Sep 30th 2008 9:23PM