This article talks about how a lot of people are unaware of the law prohibiting items from hanging from their rearview mirror. Most policemen let it slide unless the item hanging is destructing vision of the road. For this reason, people want the law changed so small items are legal to hang.
"I call it a 'gotcha' law. It's an excuse to pull someone over."
I like this quote because it shows that even though most policemen won't pull you over for a small item hanging from your mirror, there's still a chance that one will. Regardless of how small your graduation tassel or Mardi Gras beads are, a jerk policeman can still give you a ticket. That's why this law is so tricky.
I disagree with the ban of items hanging from a rearview mirror. Unless someone is hanging a Christmas wreath or some other huge item from their mirror, I see no point in being pulled over. Even though most policemen won't pull someone over for something small hanging, there's always the slight possibility that you can get a ticket. So many people don't follow the law anyways, so why enforce it if it's not hurting anyone?
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