CHICAGO (WLS) -- A bill that would end Illinois' so-called "air-freshener" law has passed the state Senate and now heads to Gov. JB Pritzker's desk. It may come as a surprise to some drivers that ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- It may come as a surprise to some drivers that having something like an air freshener dangling from your car's mirror could get you pulled over by police. Jennifer Lasenby said ...

Making your own unique car air fresheners is easier than it sounds. ... Hang the bags from your car’s rear-view mirror. (Optional) For a stronger scent, add a few drops of essential oil.

Nowadays car air fresheners come in all shapes and sizes: some are powered by a 12V or USB socket; others hang from the rear-view mirror, or are designed to clip on to an air vent.

According to Motor Biscuit, decorative or personal items that seem so non-threatening dangling from your car’s rearview mirror are illegal in some states. In other states, you could get pulled ...

Even though you buy a two-pack of air fresheners at the store, the scents can irritate sinuses. ... Tie the yarn or string around the arm of your car's rear-view mirror to suspend the pouch.

She said: "Lesson learnt - don't forget to take your air freshener off your car when taking it for an MOT. Article continues below. ... (air handing from rear view mirror)," it clarified.

Drivers have been warned not to hang air fresheners from their rear-view mirror or face hefty fines and serious penalties. Motoring experts at LeaseCar.uk have warned Brits they could be slapped ...