Worlds wackiest laws

According to the law of Nebraska, parents can be arrested if their child does not hold back a burp in church service.

And in Alabama, it is illegal for a driver to be blindfolded while operating a moter vehicle.

In Alabama it's also illegal to play dominoes on a Sunday.
In California, it's illegal for a vehicle to exceed 60 mph without a driver.

Colorado - It's unlawful to allow a pet cat to run loose without a taillight.

Atlanta - It is illegal to tie a Giraffe to a streetlamp.

Iowa - By law kisses may last for as much as, but no longer than five minutes.

Marshalltown - It is illegal for horses to eat fire hydrants.

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A belated thanks to Skully for helping with this thread title.

all american laws!......hmmmmm.

to prove it's not just the yanks who are completely insane here's a few closer to home!


In Liverpool, it is illegal for a woman to be topless in public unless they are a clerk in a tropical fish store.

Since 1313 Member’s of Parliament must not enter the House of Commons wearing a full coat of armour.

It is unlawful to impersonate an Chelsea pensioner.

The head of any dead whale found on the British coast automatically becomes the property of the King, and the tail of the Queen – should she need bones for her corset.

It is illegal for taxi cab drivers to carry rabid dogs or corpses and by law they must ask all passengers if they have small pox or the plague.

Any person found breaking a boiled egg at the sharp end will be sentenced to 24 hours in the village stocks.

It could be regarded an act of treason to place a postage stamp bearing the British king or queen’s image upside-down

With the exception of carrots, most goods may not be sold on Sunday.

It is illegal to be a drunk in possession of a cow.

No cows may be driven down the roadway between 10 AM and in the interest of equality and 7 PM unless there is prior approval from the Commissioner of Police

source: miss helens weblog.


and in the interest of eqality:

orange lights on vehicles are technically illegal in ireland, every other europeean country they are mandatory!!

in Dublin, it's illegal to beat a carpet before 9AM

Nuclear Test Ban Bill, 2006:
A person who carries out, or causes the carrying out of, a nuclear explosion in the State shall be guilty of an offence."

Penalty for Suicide before 1964 was death by hanging.

(28-06-2011 10:26 )terence Wrote:  Nuclear Test Ban Bill, 2006:
A person who carries out, or causes the carrying out of, a nuclear explosion in the State shall be guilty of an offence."

Canada now.
35% of a radio stations content must be “Canadian Content”.

You may not pay for a fifty-cent item with only pennies.

Citizens may not publicly remove bandages.

Businesses must provide rails for tying up horses.

Wooden logs may not be painted.

If you are released from prison, it is required that you are given a handgun with bullets and a horse, so you can ride out of town. (Honest)

It is illegal to turn right on a red light at any time. (Repealed 2003 – However, the law remains in effect in the city of Montreal)

The color of house and garage doors is regulated by city bylaws (a purple door get you a fine).

the jocks are a as mental as the rest of us!


Aberdeen: Any man owning more than 12 sheep must prove that he is not a 'pimp' (brothel owner)

Any Scotsman found to be wearing underwear beneath his kilt can be fined two cans of beer.

Bagpipes must under no circumstance be played within 5 miles of any living creature.

By law, on Rabbie Burns night, 25th January, all Scottish people must eat Haggis, Neeps and Tatties.

Glasgow: By law, any person operating a Fish and Chip shop must provide Deep Fried Mars Bars as part of their menu.

If someone knocks on your door and requests the use of your toilet, you must allow them access

It is against the law to blow up Glasgow Airport.

It is illegal to be a drunk in possession of a cow. (cows seem to crop up alot! are they that dangerous??)

It is illegal to hunt haggis between 1st April and 30th July.

It is illegal to kill an Englishman except for pleasure..... not sure abot this one!!!

You are presumed guilty until proven innocent of some crimes.

source: weird-websites

(28-06-2011 10:26 )terence Wrote:  It is unlawful to impersonate an Chelsea pensioner.

And until the 1860s that offence carried the death penalty!!! (true)

Some of my favourites:

In the town of Everett, Washington State, it is illegal to display a hypnotized or allegedly hypnotized person in a store window.

In Elko, Nevada, everyone walking the streets is required to wear a mask.

In the State of Nevada it is illegal to drive a camel on the highway, but it’s still legal to hang someone for shooting your dog on your property.

In Wyoming you may not take a picture of a rabbit from January to April without an official permit, and it is illegal to fall asleep in a cheese factory.

In Spearfish, Wyoming, if three or more Indians are walking down the street together, they can be considered a war party and fired upon.

...and in Blythe, California, it is illegal to ride a bicycle in a swimming pool!

(28-06-2011 12:42 )mr williams Wrote:  

(28-06-2011 10:26 )terence Wrote:  

In Spearfish, Wyoming, if three or more Indians are walking down the street together, they can be considered a war party and fired upon.

you'd love to hear the defense lawyer's opening arguement for that trial!!!

(28-06-2011 12:42 )mr williams Wrote:  In Wyoming you may not take a picture of a rabbit from January to April without an official permit, and it is illegal to fall asleep in a cheese factory.

however did they become the strongest nation in the world?