Texas law no gps on bottom left corner??

Discussion in 'Trucking Industry Regulations' started by nbetz2710, May 27, 2017.

  1. nbetz2710

    nbetz2710 Bobtail Member

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    I've heard Texas is the only state that forbids you to have a gps on the very bottom left of your windshield. Is this a new law that went into effect? I normally see drivers put their gps on the bottom center which I'm pretty sure it's a violation in any state to have anything placed where your wiper blades move. Drivers who put their gps on the bottom left...what has been your experience in Texas? I've been there many times but never had an issue. I haven't been there in awhile but might be going back soon.
     
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  3. Steel Tiger

    Steel Tiger Road Train Member

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    Technically, you're not allowed to have anything affixed to your windshield.
    It's one of those things that if a D.O.T. officer wants to find something to nail you on, they could use that.
     
  4. nbetz2710

    nbetz2710 Bobtail Member

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    Such a ######## law lol
     
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  5. scottied67

    scottied67 Road Train Member

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    That's why I moved mine up in my trucks. Found it was better to keep eyes sorta heads up display.

     
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  6. nbetz2710

    nbetz2710 Bobtail Member

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    I personally always thought the bottom left was the best spot overall but that's just me.
     
  7. Steel Tiger

    Steel Tiger Road Train Member

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    Let me amend that. You are not allowed to have anything affixed to the windshield that is in the path of the wipers.
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  8. Steel Tiger

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    Most prob won't hassle you about it. But get an attitude with a DOT officer for simply doing his job, then he may be determined to find something.
     
  9. nbetz2710

    nbetz2710 Bobtail Member

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    That's exactly what I've always heard but the very bottom left corner isnt in the path of your wipers.
     
  10. nbetz2710

    nbetz2710 Bobtail Member

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    That's pretty much what I figured. That goes anywhere with any dot officer but just wondering if it's a new law and something more strict now days
     
  11. Mullet_Head87

    Mullet_Head87 Medium Load Member

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    GPS is for the weak......
    I get lost alot.
     
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