17.3" Portable Screen Mounted On Dash Legal In Ontario, Canada?
Hi OTA,
I've mounted a 17.3" iperfect IPS portable monitor which runs samsung dex when connected to the phone (desktop version of android). When driving I diplay GPS info for various apps, uber, lyft, doordash, etc. I navigate the screen with a mouse when safe to.
Is this setup legal in Ontario, Canada? Or is it up to the Police if a ticket will be issued (distracted driving)? I had a cop eye my setup on Yonge street when driving along my car, at the time I was running serveral GPS apps on screen at the same time. She exited Yonge street and got onto the highway ramp. But I don't need a serious ticket if this is indeed illegal, but from my understanding a screen can be used to display GPS info
Here is a pic of the setup. https://pixey.org/p/razz/728003139326814333. Not the best, but was moving at the time.
Highway Traffic Act
Section 78 of the Highway Traffic Act is repealed and the following substituted:
Display screen visible to driver prohibited
78. (1) No person shall drive a motor vehicle on a highway if the display screen of a television, computer or other device in the motor vehicle is visible to the driver.
Exceptions
(2) Subsection (1) does not apply in respect of the display screen of,
(a) a global positioning system navigation device while being used to provide navigation information;
(b) a hand-held wireless communication device or a device that is prescribed for the purpose of subsection 78.1 (1);
(c) a logistical transportation tracking system device used for commercial purposes to track vehicle location, driver status or the delivery of packages or other goods;
(d) a collision avoidance system device that has no other function than to deliver a collision avoidance system; or
(e) an instrument, gauge or system that is used to provide information to the driver regarding the status of various systems of the motor vehicle.
Cheers,
rev
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Re: 17.3" Portable Screen Mounted On Dash Legal In Ontario, Canada?
Yes, its illegal. The monitor is connected to the phone; it is not part of a stand alone GPS unit. The fact that you are using a phone as the CPU to display information on to the screen illustrates its function. Its irrelevant what apps you decide to put on to the screen; the fact of the matter is that its not a global positioning system navigation device. Moreover, you can't use a mouse while driving.
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