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Pulled Over for Watching DVDs in the Front??

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Old Jul 13, 2009 | 07:13 PM
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hey i was just curious but has anyone ever been pulled over for watching DVDs in the front while driving?? i have the plug and play hack and rarely play movies while driving because i feel like if i get pulled over for something like that i'll be screwed.. so i was wondering if anyone actually got pulled over and what happens in that situation.
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Old Jul 13, 2009 | 08:55 PM
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people from outside barely can see whats goin on inside and use that sun blocker that pops up in the back window...and yes u could get a ticket for that
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Old Jul 13, 2009 | 09:02 PM
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You'll be even more screwed when you total your car or kill someone.
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Old Jul 13, 2009 | 09:05 PM
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of course you'll get pulled over for that... just make sure no one is around when u do it.. or it's dangerous
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Old Jul 13, 2009 | 09:18 PM
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well there is a reason they dont let u do it from factory lol.
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Old Jul 13, 2009 | 09:19 PM
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my friend's friend got a ticket for that
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Old Jul 14, 2009 | 12:10 AM
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I'd be scared for my life if I drove by you watching dvds.
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Old Jul 14, 2009 | 05:32 AM
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Are you on the cell phone too while you watch movie?
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Old Jul 14, 2009 | 06:40 AM
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i had dvd/5.1 in my yota for 3yrs and never had any problems. all of my music is dvd - live concerts and such. i never actually watched it though; just listened. i never found it to be a distraction, but if you are watching a movie i think it could be a real problem. i don't think cops are out looking for that type of thing, but if you give them reason just like anything else, they will pull you over for it. of course, i also read the paper, clip my toenails and get dressed for work while driving. really, what's the worst that could happen??? lol.
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Old Jul 14, 2009 | 11:31 AM
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i have mine on but i don't dare to watch it while im driving...it's for the wife to watch movies on long trips....passenger in the backs won't be able to see it that well due to the angle of the screen.
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Old Jul 14, 2009 | 12:29 PM
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Originally Posted by thomastan
i have mine on but i don't dare to watch it while im driving...it's for the wife to watch movies on long trips....passenger in the backs won't be able to see it that well due to the angle of the screen.
same here, my wife enjoys the video on long trips. watching video while driving is like a suicide
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Old Jul 14, 2009 | 03:18 PM
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Originally Posted by gs350_07
hey i was just curious but has anyone ever been pulled over for watching DVDs in the front while driving?? i have the plug and play hack and rarely play movies while driving because i feel like if i get pulled over for something like that i'll be screwed.. so i was wondering if anyone actually got pulled over and what happens in that situation.
The DVD player in ML system is designed to work only if parking brake is on.
It won't play while you are driving for safety reasons.
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Old Jul 14, 2009 | 04:04 PM
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Originally Posted by bokmeipai
The DVD player in ML system is designed to work only if parking brake is on.
It won't play while you are driving for safety reasons.
and a little hack will enable the playback right the way
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