Video Monitor Visible to Driver While Moving
Operating a vehicle with any video monitor displaying images visible to the driver while the vehicle is in motion.
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What is a Video Monitor Visible to Driver While Moving ticket?
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.
What the Law Says
What the Officer Must Prove
- 1A video monitor was present in the vehicle
- 2The monitor displayed video visible to the driver while in motion
- 3No navigation or permitted exception applied
How Drivers Get This Ticket
Aftermarket head unit displays YouTube while driving.
Cited; configure to disable video while in motion.
Common Defenses for Video Monitor Visible to Driver While Moving
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.
How to Address This in Your Declaration
- ✓Navigation app history
- ✓Photos showing screen positioning
⚠️ What NOT to Do
- ✗Playing video or video calls on any driver-visible screen while moving
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Frequently Asked Questions About Video Monitor Visible to Driver While Moving
Is a backup camera display legal while moving?▼
Yes. Rear-view camera displays are specifically permitted even while the vehicle is moving — they serve a safety function.
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This guide is for general educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. TicketClear is a self-help document preparation service — we are not attorneys and do not represent clients. Review all prepared documents carefully before submitting. Fine amounts are estimates and vary by county and surcharge schedule.