You're Under Arrest.............Right?
Looking online there were some laws that actually existed. Stupid laws that I couldn't believe were used. Including:
These are just a few from the UK list. Do you know of any in your area?
It is illegal to stop and collect an animal you have hit with your car, however the person behind you can.
Any person found breaking a boiled egg at the sharp end will be sentenced to 24 hours in the village stocks (enacted by Edward VI).
With the exception of carrots, most goods may not be sold on a Sunday.
It is illegal to be drunk on Licensed Premises (such as a pub or bar).
All males over the age 14 must carry out 2 or so hours of longbow practice a week supervised by the local clergy.
A pregnant woman may relieve herself anywhere she likes, including in a policeman’s helmet.
These are just a few from the UK list. Do you know of any in your area?
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There are some very weird ones like it is not allowed to tie an elephant to a light post after 6PM. I think that is from New York.
Some other states law says you can't open a soda can unless there is an engineer supervising you.
I actually have a book with all kinds of dumb laws
Originally posted by: gutsman004
I think the worst one was outlawing pinball for basically 40 years. Moronic lawmakers.
If I recall correctly from watching Special When Lit, that sort of law had to do with the fact that "pinball" was a very different game at the time of those laws being enacted.
Also, coin-operated games and coin-operated vending have been the realm of mobsters for a LONG time.
It is no surprise that a lot of municipalities wanted to curtail their operations.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabis_in_the_United_States
How bout going to prison for nonviolent crimes.
For longer than people with violent crimes.
How bout going to prison for nonviolent crimes.
For longer than people with violent crimes.
You just blew mah mind.
http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/PLAW-111publ148/pdf/PLAW-111publ148.pdf
It'll cost you 30 days in jail.
http://www.stupidlaws.com/illegal-puppet-show-window/
Policemen are required to kill stray cats
Hibbing, Minnesota
The eating of stray cats is not permitted.
Korea
example road laws involving horses.
Originally posted by: Hydro
Here's a stupid one for ya.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cann...
Dumbest law there is
Texas - legal to openly carry firearms
Isn't Kentucky also the state where each new governor has to swear they've never been in a duel?
All males over the age 14 must carry out 2 or so hours of lo...
I'd be willing to bet that one's a LONG holdover from medieval times or sometime after when they had to draft an army out of whoever was standing around when a war was on.
I think the worst one was outlawing pinball for basically 40 years. Moronic lawmakers.
If I recall correctly from watching Special When Lit, that sort of law had to do with the fact that "pinball" was a very different game at the time of those laws being enacted.
Yeah, it used to be a form of gambling and had a cash payout in some places.
You better not have a puppet show in your window anywhere in new york
santeeeeee nice to see you your the best!
It is a misdemeanor to shoot at any kind of game from a moving vehicle, unless the target is a whale.
No vehicle without a driver may exceed 60 miles per hour.
Animals are banned from mating publicly within 1,500 feet of a tavern, school, or place of worship.
If you live on a corner lot it's against the law to built a snowman taller than 30-inches.
All males over the age 14 must carry out 2 or so hours of lo...
I'd be willing to bet that one's a LONG holdover from medieval times or sometime after when they had to draft an army out of whoever was standing around when a war was on.
If my history lessons serve me, longbows required years of training to build the necessary muscles and skill to be effective on the battlefield, so that law makes sense if extremely archaic.
Any restaurant found to have "poutine" on their menu but actually serving cheesy fries gets closed immediately as is forced to re-do their entire menu.
It's a big problem up here. Especially in border cities/towns where unknowing 'Murricans go in and try to order the yummy Canadian delight. They unknowingly are fed fries, grated cheese, and regular gravy. Still tasty so they don't know the difference. But they are cheated from the true tasty experience.
Cars may not be sold on Sunday.
From California:
It is a misdemeanor to shoot at any kind of game from a moving vehicle, unless the target is a whale.
No vehicle without a driver may exceed 60 miles per hour.
Animals are banned from mating publicly within 1,500 feet of a tavern, school, or place of worship.
I wonder if that second law has new relevance as self driving cars develop and take to the road there.
Texas - legal to openly carry firearms
Dumb? Nah, that's about the smartest law there is! Go Texas!
In Souris, PEI:
If you live on a corner lot it's against the law to built a snowman taller than 30-inches.
Isn't that a safety hazard for driver visibility?
From California:
It is a misdemeanor to shoot at any kind of game from a moving vehicle, unless the target is a whale.
No vehicle without a driver may exceed 60 miles per hour.
Animals are banned from mating publicly within 1,500 feet of a tavern, school, or place of worship.
I wonder if that second law has new relevance as self driving cars develop and take to the road there.
I'm still unaware of any vehicles, barring Tesla, that are safety rated at speeds higher then 45-60 mph.