Windshield Mounting Restrictions by State (2026 Guide)

Windshield mounting rules vary by state across the United States. Many states prohibit any device that obstructs the driver's clear view, while others allow small GPS or navigation devices only in specific corner zones or behind the rearview mirror. Dashboard and vent-clip mounts are the safest legal option in every state.

Windshield mounting laws determine what devices, stickers, and materials you can legally attach to your vehicle's windshield. Every state has regulations, but they vary dramatically in what they allow, where devices can be placed, and how strictly the rules are enforced.

This guide links to detailed state-by-state pages covering the specific statutes, placement zones, penalties, exemptions, and how each state's hands-free driving law interacts with windshield mounting restrictions.

Windshield Mounting Laws by State

Select your state for a complete guide to windshield mounting rules, GPS and phone mount legality, dashcam placement, tinting restrictions, and penalties.