Operating a vehicle with any video monitor displaying images visible to the driver while the vehicle is in motion.
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CVC 27604 prohibits video monitors from displaying non-navigation content visible to the driver while the vehicle is moving. Navigation, backup camera, and vehicle data displays are permitted; entertainment content is not.
Same consequences as CVC 27602 — fines of $162–$285, no DMV points. Ensure any driver-visible monitor only shows permitted content while moving.
No DMV points — no insurance impact.
Aftermarket head unit displays YouTube while driving.
Cited; configure to disable video while in motion.
These are the defense arguments that appear most often in successful Trial by Written Declarations for this violation.
Monitor was not in driver's field of vision
CVC 27604 prohibits video monitors visible to the driver. Same analysis as CVC 27602 — challenge visibility and whether a navigation exception applies.
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Yes. Rear-view camera displays are specifically permitted even while the vehicle is moving — they serve a safety function.
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