Video in Motion

steve@codemybimmer · 04-01-2014, 08:49 PM

Can anyone tell me if playing a movie on your iDrive screen is legal whilst driving in Toronto?

I had a look at the law and it seems to only apply to handheld devices but if a cop sees that a movie is playing on my iDrive screen, can I get a ticket for that?

Can anyone shed some light into this?

Dan_335i · 04-01-2014, 10:30 PM

BMW blocked video in motion for a reason....

I would say your good. i dont think the cops would care if much at all.

EDGE328i · 04-01-2014, 10:38 PM

seems illegal; see below From the MTO website:

The law makes it illegal for drivers to talk, text, type, dial or email using hand-held cell phones and other hand-held communications and entertainment devices. The law also prohibits drivers from viewing display screens unrelated to the driving task, such as laptops or DVD players, while driving. The use of hands-free devices is still permitted, and drivers may use hand-held devices to call 9-1-1.

Jimminez · 04-02-2014, 06:02 AM

^that seems pretty clear cut.

335BOY · 04-02-2014, 08:01 AM

Talk about being a liability. Why would you even think about watching a movie while driving?

F87_LCI · 04-02-2014, 10:09 AM

The forum member who coded my car told me he got a $250-ish ticket for "distracted driving" having a movie playing on the screen as he pulled out of the parking lot he was in and onto the public roads (cop was right behind him). It was his passenger watching, but the cop said since it was "in view" of the driver it was a violation.

I still got it coded. I don't like the idea of big corporations telling me what I can and can't do. I used the functionality today while sitting in the car wash, but I don't use it on the road.

LSB

Photoman · 04-02-2014, 10:17 AM

I have it coded in mine too... But have never used it.

steve@codemybimmer · 04-02-2014, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by LagunaSecaBlue

The forum member who coded my car told me he got a $250-ish ticket for "distracted driving" having a movie playing on the screen as he pulled out of the parking lot he was in and onto the public roads (cop was right behind him). It was his passenger watching, but the cop said since it was "in view" of the driver it was a violation.

I still got it coded. I don't like the idea of big corporations telling me what I can and can't do. I used the functionality today while sitting in the car wash, but I don't use it on the road.

LSB

Your coder is a friend of mine and I heard lol

I haven't used it at all except on the highway on road trips when I have passengers in the car. It's pretty unlikely that any cop will see you playing a movie unless they're tailgating you.

bforbryan · 04-02-2014, 11:08 AM

Newbie question.. I know the software is needed, but is there specific hardware such as cables for this coding? It's not just plug and play right?

steve@codemybimmer · 04-02-2014, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by bforbryan

Newbie question.. I know the software is needed, but is there specific hardware such as cables for this coding? It's not just plug and play right?

You'll need E-sys 3.24, an EST token and the latest psdzdata files as well as a ENET cable.

You can PM Shawnsheridan and he can send you the link. It's not plug and play but it's not too difficult.

bforbryan · 04-02-2014, 12:40 PM

^ Thanks. Now the kicker question: does it void warranty? I just want the simple roll up windows and fold mirrors at lock functionality.

casualDIYer · 04-04-2014, 08:39 AM

I don't think it will void the warranty. You're not doing anything to the car it can't already do and you're not disabling a safety device. You are setting yourself up to rear end someone so be really careful. Spiked insurance premiums are a clear reason to be cautious.

As for in cabin video, old news. Trucks used to have TV until insurance companies freaked. You can't tap someone with a 40 ton truck

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Dan_335i Captain 102 Rep 936 Posts Drives: 2014 335i EBII MSport Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: toronto iTrader: (0)	BMW blocked video in motion for a reason.... I would say your good. i dont think the cops would care if much at all.
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EDGE328i New Member 0 Rep 12 Posts Drives: 328i Xdrive Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Ottawa iTrader: (0)	seems illegal; see below From the MTO website: The law makes it illegal for drivers to talk, text, type, dial or email using hand-held cell phones and other hand-held communications and entertainment devices. The law also prohibits drivers from viewing display screens unrelated to the driving task, such as laptops or DVD players, while driving. The use of hands-free devices is still permitted, and drivers may use hand-held devices to call 9-1-1.
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Jimminez Captain 179 Rep 713 Posts Drives: 2014 F31 M-Sport Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Ottawa, Canada iTrader: (1)	^that seems pretty clear cut. __________________ Martin Past - F31 M Sport Estoril Blue - Thread - Pic Current - 2021 Audi RS6 Avant
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335BOY Colonel 197 Rep 2,802 Posts Drives: 2017 SQ5 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Talk about being a liability. Why would you even think about watching a movie while driving?
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F87_LCI Lieutenant Colonel 1787 Rep 1,718 Posts Drives: 2018 LBB F87 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: North iTrader: (1)	The forum member who coded my car told me he got a $250-ish ticket for "distracted driving" having a movie playing on the screen as he pulled out of the parking lot he was in and onto the public roads (cop was right behind him). It was his passenger watching, but the cop said since it was "in view" of the driver it was a violation. I still got it coded. I don't like the idea of big corporations telling me what I can and can't do. I used the functionality today while sitting in the car wash, but I don't use it on the road. LSB
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Photoman Major 132 Rep 1,065 Posts Drives: 2012 F30, 2013 E70 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW X5 35d [0.00] 2012 BMW 328i [10.00]	I have it coded in mine too... But have never used it.
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bforbryan Private 0 Rep 76 Posts Drives: FAST Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: SIXOFOUR iTrader: (0)	Newbie question.. I know the software is needed, but is there specific hardware such as cables for this coding? It's not just plug and play right?
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casualDIYer Major 446 Rep 1,370 Posts Drives: 340i xDrive M Sport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	I don't think it will void the warranty. You're not doing anything to the car it can't already do and you're not disabling a safety device. You are setting yourself up to rear end someone so be really careful. Spiked insurance premiums are a clear reason to be cautious. As for in cabin video, old news. Trucks used to have TV until insurance companies freaked. You can't tap someone with a 40 ton truck
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