[DML] Re: Cool and unusual

[William T Wilson <fluffy@xxxx>]

On Sat, 24 Jul 1999, Brian Galbiati wrote:

> seems pretty cool, although it is illegal to have any type of
> television in view of the driver, i am not sure if it is because of
> distraction or because of the difference in light levels, when at

It is actually not quite like that. There are a number of aftermarket
stereo head units you can get which include a video display. It is simply
illegal to use these to display a television image, such as a TV station
or VCR tape. You can use them for a GPS navigation system (the most
common use), a computer readout (say, to supplement the instrument panel)
or some other information purpose

I believe the rationale is to keep the driver from being distracted.