Mount Placement & Law Checker
A handful of states restrict what can hang on your windshield, and a phone mount in the wrong spot can earn you a fix-it ticket — or worse, become the reason a collision gets blamed on a blocked view. The rules are usually about obstruction, not phones specifically.
Pick a state to see how it treats windshield, dashboard and vent phone mounts. Shortcuts: dash and vent placements are the safe choice in every state.
Pick your state to see how windshield, dashboard and vent placements are generally treated, and where we'd put the mount to stay on the right side of the rules. This is practical guidance, not legal advice — always confirm with your state's current statutes.
Frequently asked questions
Are phone mounts illegal anywhere in the US?
No state bans phone mounts outright, but several restrict windshield obstructions. Dash and vent placements are legal nearly everywhere.
Can I get a ticket for a windshield mount?
In restrictive states like Minnesota and parts of California's enforcement, yes — typically as an obstructed-view violation. Our checker flags those states.