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Windscreen Mounted devices legality.
97Vette:
I’ve been told that any device ie GPS, phone, dash cam etc fixed to your cars windscreen using suction cups is illegal in NSW?
Can anyone confirm this?
Thanks
Glen
splitpin:
For anyone that really wants to know this sort of information....
Refer to Transport NSW Fact Sheet
"Windscreen mounted phones and GPS Fact Sheet"
https://roadsafety.transport.nsw.gov.au/downloads/windscreen-mounted-phones-gps.pdf
bonnevista:
--- Quote from: 80Vette on February 10, 2022, 02:01:12 PM ---I’ve been told that any device ie GPS, phone, dash cam etc fixed to your cars windscreen using suction cups is illegal in NSW?
Can anyone confirm this?
Thanks
Glen
--- End quote ---
Glen, I think you need to reveal your source...
97Vette:
Thanks for that advice Kevin!
I did read that fact sheet together with heaps of other info on the subject before posting.
Perhaps I should have explained myself better.
I sat in a meeting today with a family member whilst they purchased a new car at a dealership.
Whilst talking about accessories, he explained that accessory devices fixed to a windscreen with suction cups ie GPS, dash cam etc is illegal and fines apply together with insurance issues.
I understand he was pushing his own dash cam but I wanted to research the subject myself as I use a GPS speedometer in my corvette.
I did find information that indicates that suction cup fitted devices on windscreens are illegal in 70% of US states?
I can’t find any info relative to NSW apart from ‘Devices must be firmly attached’?
Just putting it out there if anyone has clear information.
Thanks
Glen :bow:
70SS:
It is an offence to have a device obstructing vision (including hanging air fresheners etc) - refer to said mountings as provided by Kevin).If such a device or item is found to be contributory to a crash, or has been mounted in a non-legal manner (obstructs vision), it can indeed void your insurance.
And legal liability lies with the driver, not the owner.
My knowledge comes from 10 years of investigating insurance claims & preparing briefs of evidence for court....
Please exercise caution
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