We have all seen a set of red fuzzy dice dangling from a rearview mirror. But what’s the origin of the classic-car cultural icon? And is it even legal to hang a set on your mirror?
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What Do Fuzzy Dice Mean?
The history of fuzzy dice dates back to the Second World War. Fighter pilots were fully aware that their missions were very risky business. So they would hang good-luck charms above their instrumental panels.
The decorations were an acknowledgment that every mission was like rolling the dice with your life. Of course, the hope was that you’d end up with a Lucky Seven.
An entire generation of young people was forever changed by those wartime experiences. And they returned home with a new spirit of adventure and danger. The desire for an adrenaline rush was satisfied behind the wheel of a souped-up hot rod. Logically, gearheads started hanging dice over the rearview mirror for good luck during backroad races.
No single person gets credit as the inventor of the tradition. Before long, hanging fuzzy dice became so commonplace that their devil-may-care vibe was lost. These days, fuzzy dice and other classic decorations are sometimes considered to be kitsch. But not for die-hard hot rodders, who still understand its meaning and proudly display the dice to convey a love of speed.
Is It Illegal to Have Something Hanging From the Rearview Mirror?
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eBay Motors has a great selection of fuzzy dice in a wide choice of colors and sizes. They are a great enhancement to a classic car. But are fuzzy dice legal?
The laws vary across all 50 states. However, most local rules forbid hanging anything near the windshield that could restrict a driver’s view.
On a strictly legal basis, hanging fuzzy dice and air fresheners are a no-no. So, there is some risk—although minor—of getting a citation from the police. But you can always display the fuzzy dice after you park the car.
Rearview Mirror Accessories
Red fuzzy dice are tradition. But your fuzzy dice can display the logo of a favorite sports team.
If you like the idea of personalizing your review mirror and dash, you’re not limited to fuzzy dice. eBay Motors has a wide variety of decorations to swing from your rearview mirror.
Animal lovers can dangle an image of their favorite breed, and devoted sports fan can display pride in their home team. In addition, there are countless options for decorations to celebrate your preferred car make and model.
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Dream catchers are always popular. The folk tradition is used to protect people from bad dreams—but it can also work to keep you safe while driving. That fits within the tradition of fuzzy dice and religious talismans—good luck charms to help ensure a safe trip.
The rearview mirror can also serve as a strategic place to hang conventional air fresheners—those ultra-popular little green trees. But the point of fuzzy dice and other hanging ornaments is about having fun—transforming your car so that it expresses your unique personality.
