Is it illegal to attache my Lowrance XOG to my truck's windshield?

[BLACKJACK]

Someone was trying to tell me that by attaching my Lowrance XOG GPS to my windshield, I could get pulled over? True or false? Problem is that the suction cup won't stay attached to the dashboard, but it works just fine on the windshield.

[Heartman]

Yup. Would advise against doing so.

[311Hemi]

As of Aug 1, GPS's can be mounted or located near the bottom most portion of the vehicles windshield.

Link to the MN house press release

Quote:

169.71 WINDSHIELD.

Subdivision 1.Prohibitions generally; exceptions.

(a) A person shall not drive or operate any motor vehicle with:

(1) a windshield cracked or discolored to an extent to limit or obstruct proper vision;

(2) any objects suspended between the driver and the windshield, other than:

(i) sun visors;

(ii) rearview mirrors;

(iii) global positioning systems or navigation systems when mounted or located near the bottommost portion of the windshield; and

(iv) electronic toll collection devices; or

(3) any sign, poster, or other nontransparent material upon the front windshield, sidewings, or side or rear windows of the vehicle, other than a certificate or other paper required to be so displayed by law or authorized by the state director of the Division of Emergency Management or the commissioner of public safety.

( Paragraph (a), clauses (2) and (3), do not apply to law enforcement vehicles.

© Paragraph (a), clause (2), does not apply to authorized emergency vehicles.

[picksbigwagon]

get yourself a navmat, I have my sirius radio attached to mine, my wife has her gps attached to one in her van. Navmat is the way to go

[kg2]

Thanks, 311Hemi!

[BLACKJACK]

"(iii) global positioning systems or navigation systems when mounted or located near the bottommost portion of the windshield; "

Sounds to me like it would be better too not even put it on the window, 'bottommost' leaves too much up to cops discretion.

Thanks guys!

[311Hemi]

Not sure where you wanted to mount it in the first place....but I would personally mount it on the windshield close to the dash anyways.

Can't get any more "bottommost" than that.

[BLACKJACK]

Not sure where you wanted to mount it in the first place....but I would personally mount it on the windshield close to the dash anyways.

Can't get any more "bottommost" than that.

The farther down into the corner you get, the farther away it gets, the harder it is to see.

[311Hemi]

Originally Posted By: 311Hemi

Not sure where you wanted to mount it in the first place....but I would personally mount it on the windshield close to the dash anyways.

Can't get any more "bottommost" than that.

The farther down into the corner you get, the farther away it gets, the harder it is to see.

I thought about that after I posted it, and agree that on some vehicles it could be a problem.

[Heartman]

Aren't there any LEO's here who can give us a definitive answer?

[311Hemi]

Aren't there any LEO's here who can give us a definitive answer?

What did you want an answer to? The law is posted above and clearly states it is acceptable to attach a GPS to the "bottommost" part of the windshield.

Blackjack is referring to what "bottommost" means and the possibility of LEO's to use their own judgment on how low you place yours. I know in my truck I can have it at the bottom of the windshield and reach it easily, but in some cars placing it at the bottom of the windshield would move it way forward in the vehicle thus some would want to place it higher so they could reach it. At that point a LEO could ticket you because it's not "bottommost".....whether they would or not...who knows.

[dan z]

never had a problem with my lowrance on the bottommost corner of my window, however I never got stopped either so either they dont care or they dont see it.

[BLACKJACK]

Originally Posted By: Heartman

Aren't there any LEO's here who can give us a definitive answer?

What did you want an answer to? The law is posted above and clearly states it is acceptable to attach a GPS to the "bottommost" part of the windshield.

Blackjack is referring to what "bottommost" means and the possibility of LEO's to use their own judgment on how low you place yours. I know in my truck I can have it at the bottom of the windshield and reach it easily, but in some cars placing it at the bottom of the windshield would move it way forward in the vehicle thus some would want to place it higher so they could reach it. At that point a LEO could ticket you because it's not "bottommost".....whether they would or not...who knows.

Thats exactly what I meant. I will be looking into one of those Navmats.