Jul 12, 2025 · It is illegal in many places to watch movies or television shows on a vehicle’s built-in infotainment screen, a mounted smartphone, a tablet resting on a seat, a laptop, or any other …

We came across a very useful resource provided by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) regarding use of video display devices in the vehicle. This resource from the CEA pulls together …

Aug 8, 2025 · Using an infotainment system in a car to play videos while driving is dangerous and frequently against the law. Video playback can cause driver distraction, slow down reaction times, …

May 7, 2025 · States may already have prohibited driver interactions with smartphone video in the language of their distracted driving laws, says telecom industry analyst Roger Entner, founder of …

Feb 7, 2020 · Though the wording may change in your state or province, law enforcement agencies are very clear on the rules about watching videos while driving. In most states and provinces, having a …

It is illegal for any vehicle to be equipped with a television receiver, video monitor or video screen that is operating or located at any point visible to the driver.

Aug 21, 2025 · It is generally illegal to watch a movie or video while operating a motor vehicle in most jurisdictions across the United States. This prohibition stems from the dangers of distracted driving, …

Dec 22, 2025 · A person shall not drive a motor vehicle if a television receiver, a video monitor, or a television or video screen, or…

Although the use of hands-free devices like Bluetooth is allowed for phone calls, streaming video in any capacity while driving is clearly prohibited. The dangers of streaming video while driving are obvious. …

Television screen in vehicle. No television screen shall be installed or used in any motor vehicle where images from the screen are visible to the driver while operating the motor vehicle except: (1) video …