Legal Question in Criminal Law in District of Columbia
Rosary from rear view mirror
Is it illegal to have a rosary hanging from your rear view mirror? Isn't that an infringement amongst our constitutional rights? (freedom of religion, freedom of speech)
thanks
Asked on 8/15/08, 4:57 pm
3 Answers from Attorneys
Gladys Weatherspoon
Law Office of Gladys Weatherspoon
Re: Rosary from rear view mirror
It's a traffic offense. You can get a ticket.
Answered on 8/15/08, 6:07 pm
Jason Cleckner
Law Office of Jason Cleckner, LLC
Re: Rosary from rear view mirror
If it impedes the driver's view out the window, then yes, it is a ticketable offense punishable by a fine. Freedom of religion/speech is not infinite.
Answered on 8/15/08, 8:36 pm
Michael Hendrickson
Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson
Re: Rosary from rear view mirror
No, it most certainly is not a violation nor any infringement of any constitutional rights, whether yours or others.
Answered on 8/15/08, 9:40 pm