Stupid Laws from Around the World

[MaineWriter]

What is it with laws and violins?

In Salt Lake County, Utah, it's illegal to walk down the street carrying a violin in a paper bag.

and keep this in mind:

In Devon, Texas, it is against the law to make furniture while you are nude.

In Florida men seen publicly in any kind of strapless gown can be fined.

and don't tease your friends in Pennsylvania:

In Pennsylvania, it's against the law to tie a dollar bill on a string on the ground and pull it away when someone tries to pick it up.

[Brokeback_Dev]

lol crazy weirds laws!

[MaineWriter]

Where are you from Brokeback_Dev?  I bet we could find some daft ones from around your home town!

Dev is in Florida. She needs to worry about her husband and the strapless gown law!

L

[Brokeback_Dev]

Dev is in Florida. She needs to worry about her husband and the strapless gown law!

L

that would be a site to see!

[David In Indy]

In Indiana:

Bathing is prohibited during the winter.

Citizens are not allowed to attend a movie house or theater nor ride in a public streetcar within at least four hours after eating garlic.

Mustaches are illegal if the bearer has a tendency to habitually kiss other humans.

Hotel sheets must be exactly 99 inches long and 81 inches wide.

State government officials who engage in private duels can be dismissed from their post.

Drinking from your own bottle in a bar can lead to your arrest.

A person who dyes, stains, or otherwise alters the natural coloring of a bird or rabbit commits a Class B misdemeanor. (Ind. Code 15-2.1-21-13(b)

Pedestrians crossing the highway at night are prohibited from wearing tail lights.   

It is against the law to pass a horse on the street.

If any person has a puppet show, wire dancing or tumbling act in the state of Indiana and receives money for it, they will be fined $3 under the Act to Prevent Immoral Practices.

No one may catch a fish with his bare hands.

In Elkhart, Indiana it is illegal for barbers to threaten to cut off kid's ears.

In Beech Grove, Indiana it is forbidden to eat watermelon in the park.

In South Bend, Indiana it is illegal to make a monkey smoke a cigarette.

In Evansville, Indiana you may not have your lights on while driving on Main Street.





(The above text was copied directly from other websites as indicated below...)


Sources:

The Stupid Laws Website: http://www.eldar.org/~ben/funny/html/180.html

Dumb Indiana Laws Website: http://www.ahajokes.com/laws014.html

[David In Indy]

Okay, so it's illegal for a barber to threaten to cut a kid's ears off, but is it illegal to actually do it?   

And how do you make a monkey smoke a cigarette?

Gary

Strange laws aren't they Gary? But then, we're talking about Indiana so it really doesn't surprise me too much.   

[Dagi]

A pregnant woman can legally relieve herself anywhere she wants – even, if she so requests, in a policeman’s helmet.

 

The bladder of  a pregnant woman is a crazy organ, yes. Whoever made that law must have known that. 

[dot-matrix]

Bizarre Driving Laws from Around the US



NOTE: I originally obtained this, appx 5 years ago, from the California DMV website(http://www.dmv.ca.gov/top_nav/otherlinks.htm).  They have since removed it. 

The Greek sage Aristotle once penned, "Even when the laws have been written down, they ought not always remain unchanged." Not only is this wise advice, but also prophetic. Especially when you focus on some of the driving laws that loiter on the pages of state statutes.

Tennessee, for example, has a law that bans shooting game, other than whales, from moving vehicles. Apparently, this law was authored during an unusually high tide or after too many dizzying spins on a Tilt-a-Whirl at Dollyworld. Chances of any whale finding its way into Tennessee via the Cumberland River are about as likely as Tony Danza winning a lifetime achievement award at the Cannes Film Festival. Yet, it exists.

So as to assure that your next cross-country vacation does not get pricked by the thorns of legality, we at DMV.ORG have organized a list of arcane state laws that you should be aware of. For nothing can be more embarrassing than having to phone your attorney from Kentucky for help in escaping a fine for trying to transport an ice cream cone in your back pocket.

Alabama

It is illegal for a driver to be blindfolded while operating a vehicle.
It is legal to drive the wrong way down a one-way street as long as a lantern is attached to the front of your car.
Driving barefoot is illegal.

Alaska

It is illegal to tie a dog to the roof of your car.


Arkansas

It is illegal for a person to blare the horn on a vehicle at any place where cold drinks or sandwiches are served after 9 p.m.

California

Any woman dressed in a housecoat is prohibited from driving a car.
It is illegal in San Francisco to buff or dry your car with used underwear.
No unoccupied vehicle may exceed 60 miles per hour.

Florida

If an elephant is tied to a parking meter, the owner or attendant must deposit money in the meter.

Georgia

State Assembly members are immune from being ticketed for speeding while the State Assembly is in session.
In Marietta, Georgia it is illegal to spit from a moving car or bus, but is okay from a moving truck.

Illinois

In Evanston, Illinois it is unlawful to change clothes while inside a car with the curtains drawn, except during a fire.

Kansas

In Derby, Kansas, it is considered a misdemeanor to screech your tires while driving.

Kentucky

If you stop for ice cream while driving, be aware that it is considered unlawful to transport an ice cream cone in your back pocket.

Massachusetts

You will be ticketed if you drive with a gorilla in the backseat of your car.

Michigan

If you car breaks down in Detroit and you are waiting for assistance, be aware that sitting in the middle of the street to read a newspaper is illegal.

Minnesota

It is illegal to cross state lines, regardless if you are walking or driving, with a duck on your head. And, if you're crossing into Wisconsin, the law also applies to chickens.
In Minnetonka, Minnesota, if you drive a truck that leaves mud, dirt or sticky substances on any road, you will be considered a public nuisance who is harming the peace, safety, and general welfare of the town.
You cannot ride a motorcycle without a shirt.

Montana

In Whitehall, Montana, vehicles are prohibited from driving with ice picks attached to the wheels.

Nevada

It is illegal to drive a camel on the highway.

New Jersey

Drivers are required to beep their car horns before passing another vehicle.
If convicted of driving while intoxicated, you permanently lose the option of registering for a vanity license plate.

North Carolina

In Dunn, North Carolina, it is illegal to drive on a sidewalk.

Ohio

In Oxford, Ohio, authorities will ticket you if you consecutively drive around the town square more than 100 times.
Keep in mind that if your car breaks down and you phone for a cab, you will be ticketed if you opt to ride on the cab's roof.

Oklahoma

It is considered illegal to read a comic book while driving.

Oregon

You will be ticketed if you leave your car door open longer than is deemed necessary.
You will be slapped with a Class A traffic violation if you use your car on an Oregon highway to prove your physical endurance.  It is illegal to pump your own gas.

Pennsylvania

If you spy a team of approaching horses, you are required by law to pull to the side of the road and cover your car with a blanket or dust cover that has been painted or sewn to blend into the scenery. But, if the horses react skittish to your efforts, you are then required to disassemble your car and hide the parts in the nearby underbrush.

South Carolina

In Hilton Head, South Carolina, you cannot leave trash in your vehicle out of fear of attracting rats.

Tennessee

It is illegal to fire a gun at any wild game other than whales from a moving car.

West Virginia

It is perfectly legal, for road maintenance purposes, to scavenge road kill.

[Pipedream]

Thanks Dottie! I especially like the one with the blanket/dust cover... 

[Susiebell]

If you're visiting California, take note:
(From idiotlaws.com)


It’s unlawful in the state of California for either sex to fake ones orgasm. 



It is illegal to stick wooden sticks or tools of any kind in a mountain goat’s bottom.



In Walnut, no man or boy shall dress as a girl or woman without a permit from the sheriff, except for the purpose of amusement, show or drama.
 


In San Fransisco it's illegal to have oral sex. (well that's one place I'm not staying!)



In San Fransisco it's illegal to walk down the street if you are ugly, deformed or repulsive in any way. (perhaps they wouldn't let me stay there anyway!)



In Pasadena it’s illegal for you to be alone with your secretary in the same room 



In Los Angeles it’s illegal for dogs to “get it on” within 500 yards of a church.



In Eureka it’s illegal to play catch with your kid in a city park without a written permission from the director of public works (What a bunch of spoil sports)




Susie