This article discusses whether or not to ban the law of hanging items from your rear-view mirror. There are so many people that hang items such as air fresheners or rosary's from their mirror that it shouldn't be illegal. People that have been pulled over and ticketed for a separate reason, haven't gotten in trouble for their mirror accessories. The common misconception was that is was only illegal to have things hung in their rear-view mirror if they were a distraction.
"I call it a 'gotcha' law. It's an excuse to pull someone over." This is my favorite quote because it seems very true. Police have to make their quota of tickets and this is just another excuse for a ridiculous ticket. This law gives police a reason to ticket someone at their discretion.
I disagree with this ban. Many safe drivers hang objects in their rear view mirror. If the object is not obstructing their view, then what is the big deal? People should have the right to decorate their car as long as it doesn't put themselves or others at risk.
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