Its our personal top list, therefore youll find the most stupid laws, at least in our opinion, at the end of the list. Sometimes though, laws can get a bit out of hand, weird even. Dec 01, 2017 a list of the craziest laws that still exist in the united states. Mathias dopfner, ceo of business insiders parent company, axel springer, is a. So let the piggyback ride haters rejoice and be careful about. In victoria, australia, only a qualified electrician is allowed to change a light bulb. Because i care, i went deep into the gettysburg times archives and found, from 2010, a reference to what is apparently still a very real law forbidding you from catching a fish. It was apparently quite some journey to get this on the books. The united states is held together by a range of different laws and regulations. What you might not know are the following laws that are still on the books in certain cities in ohio, according to. Its illegal to change it yourself unless you are a qualified electrician. However, it seems as though these days legislators are trying to control peoples lives a little too much and some of the laws they make are flat out insane. Now, we are all about texas yall, but we can admit there are some strange things that occur here.
Cut your losses now it is illegal to carry wire cutters in your pocket in austin. Weve discovered so many unbelievably weird laws that a book wouldnt be enough to write them all, so we just gathered our 22 favorites in this article just for you. For example, the new york law against people wearing masks in public places is to prevent a. List of stupid laws of america and around the world. A local reporter wrote about it in the idaho state journal, and news of the law spread around the country. Every criminal is likely to be wearing a vest, but its double the. The good folks over at olivet nazarene university put. Some of these old laws have been on the books for centuries, many times they are outdated and not current for todays society. All liquor stores shall be run by the state government. We scoured the law books in every state to find the weirdest law thats been passed in each one some have been repealed, but some are shockingly still on the books.
If youre a stodgy school principal from a 1980s film, consider moving to mobile, alabama. Theyve all been in the law books at one time or another, and some still are. Well, thats at least how many websites will report it when talking about strange laws. Some other crazy laws are off the books for good and do not apply apply to state law. Plus, chasing an oiled or greased pig to capture it is a nono. In california it is illegal for a car without a driver to be going over sixty miles per hour. The most bizarre alabama laws youve probably never heard of.
Sep 05, 2017 if you allow your donkey to sleep in a bathtub, youre an ass. It is illegal for a driver to be blindfolded while operating a vehicle. And other times these crazy laws exist without logical explaination. Laws are in place to make sure society continues to run smoothly. Also, an ancient norwegian law still exists that obliges all norwegians to go. Dumb laws still on the books in the united states dumb laws still on the books in the united states 14 may 2014 author. Every state has a completely bizarre or weird set of laws on their books, but some are just downright insane.
One aspect of that legal system empowers states and cities to levy laws on the local level. The legal system does its best to maintain the integrity of the country, aiming to keep all of its citizens safe. Limiting the list to just 10, however, is quite an undertaking. If you allow it while youre in arizona, youre a criminal. Here are 15 weird dog laws you didnt know existed in america. Over on io9, we posted a map of all the weirdest sex laws in the u. You have quite a variety of people all in one state. One law that definitely isnt strange and needs to be followed is the states auto insurance law.
Louisiana, alabama and georgia have laws that explicitly prohibit the sale of obscene devices, defined as any object useful primarily for the stimulation of human genital organs. Thailand is famous from some strange and strict blue laws. Granted, most of these weird laws in alabama are not enforced. Pocatello passed this law after an exceptionally hard winter as a little joke and somehow managed to remain on the books.
Dec 23, 2019 crazy laws exist in every state, for many different reasons. However, ive found that there are laws on the books that are either amazingly specific or things that should be common sense. Top 10 craziest laws currently on the books in north carolina. We scoured the law books in every state to find the weirdest law thats been passed in each one. Check out the laws below to understand what i mean. Weird alabama laws bear wrestling matches are prohibited. The american bankers association found out about the law. And it seems every state has at least a few of them. However, these weird or outlandish laws are actually on the books, whether theyre enforced or not. However, these weird or outlandish laws are actually on the books, whether. In tennessee it is against the law to drive while sleeping. Every state has a few really strange laws on the books, and mississippi is no exception. Crazy laws exist regarding driving in different states, that are very outdated. Read about the dumb laws from the state of alabama.
Every state has its own unusual or unique laws, but north carolina seems to win the prize for some of the strangest laws. We have tried to cite specific references when available but, we make no guarantees on the validity of these laws and as such. The following ten laws are on the books in the state of pennsylvania, you be the judge maybe go out and make a citizens arrest if you ever observe any such activity. With it being such a unique place, washington has a handful of weird and crazy laws. And, as s kelly kazek noted, its almost impossible to actually prove the origin of such crazy laws but they are at least good for a laugh. Coming up with a list of 10 most the most archaic laws still in effect is no problem. In norway, there is a law that protects all female dogs and cats from being spayed. There are no laws on the books which prohibit bestiality. The ontario innkeepers act states, an innkeeper, liverystable keeper or boardingstable keeper who has a lien upon a horse, other animal or carriage for the value or price of any food or. The country has an old law on the books saying that if a stranger knocks on your door asking. Most of these laws have been on the books for ages, but surprisingly not all of them are old. Alabama is home to some of the strangest and most ridiculous laws in the country. Read on to find about some very weird alabama laws. In alabama, it is illegal to wear a fake mustache that causes laughter in church.
Aug 15, 2015 these 10 crazy laws in alaska will leave you scratching your head in wonder. Its not the only wackadoodle law that still exists in the states. In most states, when police officers try to force these and other crazy laws on people, the decision is appealed due to the lack of relevance that the law has on the situation. These 10 crazy laws in alaska will leave you scratching your. In mobile, its illegal to spit or throw fruit skins on sidewalks. The 50 states of the united states are allowed by the federal constitution to formulate and implement their own laws. Apr 24, 2015 20 alabama laws that are so strange youll be shaking your head. Check out these laws that either have been or still are on the books in alabama.
If a child burps during church, his parent may be arrested. As we discovered once before in our first list of unusual laws, ohio can be downright strange. One wrong step could easily place somebody on the wrong side of us law with these odd particulars. Because i care, i went deep into the gettysburg times archives and found, from 2010, a reference to what is apparently still a very real law forbidding you from catching a fish in your mouth. The normal law was enacted after the famous beer riot in the early 1980s. One of the popularbutfakesounding weird laws for pennsylvania is that you cant catch a fish with your mouth.
But it seems like these days legislators are getting carried away and trying to control peoples lives a little too much. Its no secret that every state has weird laws left on the books from decades ago, but georgia has some laws still around that will leave you wondering why they were ever a law in the first place. Stink bombs, funk balls, and any object the purpose of which is to. Animals are banned from mating publicly within 1,500 feet of a tavern, school, or place of worship. If you are aware of some weird laws still in effect in your country or state feel free to tell us in the comments. No stink bombs or confettiif youre a stodgy school principal from a 1980s film, consider moving to mobile, alabama. The spirit of the law is there, and it says that out of religious. Some hail from municipalities, some are state, some federal. Many of these silly, outdated laws are still on the books. Oct 20, 2016 the dumb laws, the stupid laws, the crazy laws, the weird laws, the silly laws, the insane laws. If a male fondles a womans bottom, he can be sent to jail for 60 days.
No fortune telling, no selling children and other weird pennsylvania laws on the books sam ruland, york daily record published 11. Check out our list of unusual laws still legal throughout texas. And if you think these are totally crazy, dont miss the 47 weirdest laws from around the world. Because one of the popular weird laws for a lot of states goes something along the lines of no honking. Get ready to laugh, gawk and master your sideeye while clicking through the most absurd laws and bans in these great united states.
If you allow your donkey to sleep in a bathtub, youre an ass. Also, an ancient norwegian law still exists that obliges all norwegians to go out on expeditions to rape and plunder at least once every five years. It is a misdemeanor to shoot at any kind of game from a moving vehicle, unless the target is a whale. Though most of these laws sound incredibly dumb now, once theyve had, or still does have, a real pretense. Texas, alabama and south carolina still have blue laws on the books, but enforce them haphazardly. Here are some funny, dumb state laws from nebraska to wyoming. One of the craziest laws is without any doubt the one thats still in effect in waynesboro, va, stating that its against. The following ten laws are on the books in the state of pennsylvania, you be the judge maybe. In the united states, there are both federal and state laws. Article center whether you want to learn how to start a business or you want to know the difference between living trust vs. Top 10 craziest laws currently on the books in north. Here are more things that are actually and surprisingly illegal in.
The rule was introduced on october, 1939, as a war measure to alleviate mental strain on the populace, and has technically been in effect since. Dwarf tossing the senate of washington state has been making efforts in 2019. The craziest laws that still exist in the united states. Every city and state has a select few entertaining laws that are still in effect to this day. The majority of them were passed centuries ago and have never been repealed, although theyre not currently being enforced. California often gets a bad rap for having too many regulations. When someone sells a reptile they are legally required to give the. The house was demolished after the lee family moved out in. In alabama, for instance, stores can open from 1 to 6 p. Jun 21, 2018 herein, weve gathered the 40 craziest small town lawsall legitimately still on the books in 2018from around the country.
According to a law made in 1924, it is illegal for donkeys to sleep in bathtubs. Illinois has some absurd state and city laws still on the books. Weird state laws from every state in america thrillist. Pretending to be a religious figure is illegal in alabama. It is illegal to impersonate a person of the clergy. Alabamas fake mustache law, wherein its said to be illegal to make a person in church laugh by wearing a fake mustache on sunday, is a prime example of blue laws. You cant throw a turkey in the air in order to capture it same goes for chickens, by the way. I wonder why some of these things even became laws in the first place. In looking for an answer to this question, since i have been an alabama resident for a major part of my life, i found many strange, even weird laws. Most of these laws below are written to be so complicated and subject to interpretation that even the most honest person could be breaking the law take a look at this statebystate list of 728 of the most ridiculous laws that are still on the books. According to a 1948 article, this law became a necessity after two scheming pickle packers tried to sell pickles unfit for human consumption on the sly. Dec 15, 2016 amended in 1999, it is illegal in the garden state to wear a bulletproof vest while youre breaking other laws simultaneously.
Included below, as the title says, are strange but true laws that are still on the books. The most ridiculous law in every state business insider. Nov 26, 20 every state has some weird, bizarre and downright stupid laws on the books. In mobile, alabama, it is against the law to throw confetti or spray silly string. Never mind the fact that there is no mention of mustaches or church in the actual statute. The single largest collection of dumb laws and stupid laws. How is it possible that some dumb laws like these are still in effect today, remains a mystery. Read on to see the 10 most outdated, unnecessary and just plain strange laws still on the books. Here are the most ridiculous laws from all 50 states you may be breaking quite a few of them. To get the full weirdness we recommend you buy the weird us books. It is legal to drive the wrong way down a oneway street if you have a lantern attached to the front of. Nov 09, 2016 its no secret that every state has weird laws left on the books from decades ago, but georgia has some laws still around that will leave you wondering why they were ever a law in the first place. While these laws are not still enforced for the most part, it is important to note that these laws are technically still on the books. For the most part, though, these laws make life easier and safer for everyone.
The dumb laws, the stupid laws, the crazy laws, the weird laws, the silly laws, the insane laws. Below you will find links to some of the weirdest stories from the heart of dixie, but remember, the tales on this website are only the tip of the iceberg. Weird laws in pa did you know these were actually on the. The seaweed law is unenforceable, its silly, no other state has it, and absolutely no one knows why its on the books, he said. In mobile, alabama, its illegal to keep, store, use, manufacture, sell, offer for sale, give away or. Here are a few of the wackiest laws in americaand be careful, some of them may apply to.
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