West Virginia · West Virginia Code — Chapter 17C, Traffic Regulations

W. Va. Code (Traffic) § 17C-15-42: Video screens, video monitors and television receivers in view of driver prohibited; exceptions

Infraction

What this law says, in plain English

Operating a motor vehicle with a television receiver or video screen displaying moving images in view of the driver is prohibited, with exceptions for GPS, mapping displays, safety equipment, and systems with interlock devices that disable video playback while driving.

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