Ticketed for using an IPOD in a vehicle

[moosebag]

Ticketed for using an iPod - wsbt.com

 

[Lucas156]

Interesting I also use mine as a Dashcam but once I start driving I don't touch it

 

[eldirector]

I'd fight that. iPod <> Television set. Not by any legal definition.

There have been bills introduced that attempted to change the wording from "television set" to "video screen". Since those bills did not pass, I would argue that the law very specifically means TV set.

 

[mrjarrell]

Hope he fights it, too. What he was doing was no different than a cops dashcam or someone using a video camera attached to the dash. Sounds like another revenue enhancement scheme gone awry.

 

[Benny]

My head unit has a ~5" LCD screen and built-in DVD player...I've been pulled over twice in the ~4 years I've had it and haven't ever had an issue.

 

[IndyDave1776]

Sounds like a good department fundraiser!

 

[churchmouse]

Jeesh....what next???

 

[IndyDave1776]

Jeesh....what next???

Are you sure you want to know?

 

[buckstopshere]

Since when does iPod = uPay? This dude needs to fight his ticket.

 

[Aggar]

My head unit has a ~5" LCD screen and built-in DVD player...I've been pulled over twice in the ~4 years I've had it and haven't ever had an issue.

Same here. I'd fight it. Officer must have been in a pissy mood.

 

[KLB]

He had that thing in a bad place, right in the middle of the windshield. That creates a blind spot. No one should have crap in the middle of their windshield's like that.

Not sure if I think it deserves a ticket or not. A warning probably would have sufficed. Tell him to move it someplace less obstructive to his vision.

 

[churchmouse]

Are you sure you want to know?

Not sure about much of anything these days............

 

[Lucas156]

He had that thing in a bad place, right in the middle of the windshield. That creates a blind spot. No one should have crap in the middle of their windshield's like that.

Not sure if I think it deserves a ticket or not. A warning probably would have sufficed. Tell him to move it someplace less obstructive to his vision.

So how do you know it created a blind spot were you there? Are you suggesting rearview mirror creates a blind spot?

 

[Prometheus]

He had that thing in a bad place, right in the middle of the windshield. That creates a blind spot. No one should have crap in the middle of their windshield's like that.

Not sure if I think it deserves a ticket or not. A warning probably would have sufficed. Tell him to move it someplace less obstructive to his vision.

So how do you know it created a blind spot were you there? Are you suggesting rearview mirror creates a blind spot?

The video at the link shows it's location.

I'm not sure if tubby is tall enough for it to be a real blind spot at that height, lol.

The code is very specific, the idiot who wrote him the ticket should have trumped up something else.

It's an easy win in court. Down side is, time wasted having to fight it.

 

[SSGSAD]

Not sure about much of anything these days............

AMEN to THIS !!!!!

 

[KLB]

So how do you know it created a blind spot were you there? Are you suggesting rearview mirror creates a blind spot?

I watched the video. It was right in the middle of the windshield. I doubt it wouldn't cause a blind spot for most people.

The mirror is at the top of the windshield. Thus for most people it does not create a blind spot.

 

[ATOMonkey]

So you don't have a problem with the GPS on the LH side of the windshield?

What about the airfreshener directly behind the camera?

What is your opinion on graduation tassels and fuzzy dice?

 

[KLB]

So you don't have a problem with the GPS on the LH side of the windshield?

What about the airfreshener directly behind the camera?

What is your opinion on graduation tassels and fuzzy dice?

I would have none of that on my windshield. I think it is irresponsible and dangerous to have. People get in their cars today and pay little enough attention to their driving. Having their view blocked by all of that crap only makes it worse.

You can see he has another device on there as well in the bottom picture.

That doesn't mean I think the police need to be pulling over every car that has them though.

 

[fwgun]

Indiana law does not allow any use of electronic devices when you are using "texting" type of motions to the screen i believe. Ipod & iphone are basically the same. a distraction. You probably could fight it and maybe win though.

 

[Glock19]

Legally its supposed to be playing a video.......in order for a ticket....fight it!!!