From dangling lanyards to Hawaiian leis and air fresheners, it’s common for drivers to have items hanging from their rearview mirrors. But is it legal?

Minnesota is one of a number of states with laws that prohibit drivers from hanging objects from their rearview mirrors on the grounds that the items could obstruct their view.

The only law that states hanging items from your review mirror is illegal is when a disability parking space placard is on the rearview mirror when the vehicle is in motion.

A Minnesota law involving air fresheners hanging from rearview mirrors is being heavily discussed after Daunte Wright's mother says he believed he was being pulled over for that reason.

The answer: Minnesota is one of a number of states with laws that prohibit drivers from hanging objects from their rearview mirrors on the grounds that the items could obstruct their view.

Civil rights advocates say laws against hanging objects from rearview mirrors have been used as a pretext for stopping Black motorists.

In some states, hanging fuzzy dice, rosaries, graduation tassels, air fresheners or even masks from your rearview mirror is illegal. When it comes to Colorado law, it’s fairly vague.