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<blockquote data-quote="MarkT" data-source="post: 94173" data-attributes="member: 3007"><p>Here's my opinion... beyond being possibly being able to absolutely prove fault, there is little risk of any "worse" consequences... If you were at fault, you were at fault. </p><p></p><p>It's only specifically illegal to watch a DVD while driving in a few states. It's illegal to drive distracted in every state. I just don't believe the fact that you modified the DVD player will make any difference. You could just as easily have been watching a portable player velcro'd to the dash. It would be the same violation either way. </p><p></p><p>Is there really an actual law that prohibits the <em>owner</em> from <em>modifying</em> the in-dash NAV system to bypass the built-in safety features? I say no. (except maybe in California)</p><p></p><p>So then there's liability... could it make a difference to a jury as to how much money they award the victim if they find out you deliberately modified the system?? Possibly. But I'd bet most of us have limited finances. If the jury awards $10 million or $100 million it's still more than the victim is likely to be able to collect from the average person.</p><p></p><p>Bottom line: If you are at fault, you are at fault. The fact that you were irresponsibly driving while distracted is what really matters. </p><p></p><p>Enter "deep pockets". You might not have $100 million, but Ford does. A jury could decide that if Ford installed a player that worked while driving, they "enabled" you to drive distracted. Guess who ends up paying out the big bucks?</p><p></p><p>What's silly (or scary, depending on how you look at it) is that just about every car on the road is capable of exceeding the speed limit by a good margin. Does that mean the manufacturer should be held liable if your excessive speed was a factor in an accident? I mean, if the car wasn't capable of going that fast........</p><p></p><p>Like I said, scary. What's next? Sensors in the road and governors that prevent speeding? But fortunately most people still accept that cars can go fast and it's the <em>driver's</em> <em>responsibility</em> to stay within legal speeds. </p><p></p><p>Just like it's the <em>driver's responsibility </em>to NOT WATCH THE DVD WHILE DRIVING!!! </p><p></p><p>Too bad we live in a society that often seems to be more accepting of someone assigning blame to others instead of taking personal responsibility...</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="MarkT, post: 94173, member: 3007"] Here's my opinion... beyond being possibly being able to absolutely prove fault, there is little risk of any "worse" consequences... If you were at fault, you were at fault. It's only specifically illegal to watch a DVD while driving in a few states. It's illegal to drive distracted in every state. I just don't believe the fact that you modified the DVD player will make any difference. You could just as easily have been watching a portable player velcro'd to the dash. It would be the same violation either way. Is there really an actual law that prohibits the [I]owner[/I] from [I]modifying[/I] the in-dash NAV system to bypass the built-in safety features? I say no. (except maybe in California) So then there's liability... could it make a difference to a jury as to how much money they award the victim if they find out you deliberately modified the system?? Possibly. But I'd bet most of us have limited finances. If the jury awards $10 million or $100 million it's still more than the victim is likely to be able to collect from the average person. Bottom line: If you are at fault, you are at fault. The fact that you were irresponsibly driving while distracted is what really matters. Enter "deep pockets". You might not have $100 million, but Ford does. A jury could decide that if Ford installed a player that worked while driving, they "enabled" you to drive distracted. Guess who ends up paying out the big bucks? What's silly (or scary, depending on how you look at it) is that just about every car on the road is capable of exceeding the speed limit by a good margin. Does that mean the manufacturer should be held liable if your excessive speed was a factor in an accident? I mean, if the car wasn't capable of going that fast........ Like I said, scary. What's next? Sensors in the road and governors that prevent speeding? But fortunately most people still accept that cars can go fast and it's the [I]driver's[/I] [I]responsibility[/I] to stay within legal speeds. Just like it's the [I]driver's responsibility [/I]to NOT WATCH THE DVD WHILE DRIVING!!! Too bad we live in a society that often seems to be more accepting of someone assigning blame to others instead of taking personal responsibility... [/QUOTE]
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