I was wondering if there were any laws that seem stupid or outdated. Any laws in New York City or state would be more helpful.
2006-08-01 03:36:34 · 9 answers · asked by Uncreative Name 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
There are cities in the USA, where laws established upon the event of the horseless carriage are still on the books.
Like, no more than 2 horseless carriages may be in town at the same time. As they proceed through the town, a man with a red flag is to walk ahead of it, and at night a man with a red lantern.
If any lifestock is encountered (horses, cows etc) the contraption is to be put into the next alley and covered up in order to prevent spooking the animals.
Almost sounds religious in its severity ;-)
2006-08-01 03:39:45 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
NEW YORK DUMB LAWS
Women may go topless in public, providing it is not being used as a business.
You may not smoke within 100 feet of the entrance to a public building.
It is illegal for a woman to be on the street wearing "body hugging clothing.Citizens may not greet each other by "putting one's thumb to the nose and wiggling the fingers".
A fine of $25 can be levied for flirting.
It is against the law to throw a ball at someone's head for fun.
The penalty for jumping off a building is death.
New Yorkers cannot dissolve a marriage for irreconcilable differences, unless they both agree to it.
A person may not walk around on Sundays with an ice cream cone in his/her pocket.
While riding in an elevator, one must talk to no one, and fold his hands while looking toward the door.
Slippers are not to be worn after 10:00 P
2006-08-01 10:46:35 · answer #2 · answered by Tequila Gypsy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here on some dumb laws in New York:
Women may go topless in public, providing it is not being used as a business.
You may not smoke within 100 feet of the entrance to a public building.
It is illegal for a woman to be on the street wearing "body hugging clothing.
Citizens may not greet each other by "putting one's thumb to the nose and wiggling the fingers".
A fine of $25 can be levied for flirting.
It is against the law to throw a ball at someone's head for fun.
The penalty for jumping off a building is death.
New Yorkers cannot dissolve a marriage for irreconcilable differences, unless they both agree to it.
A person may not walk around on Sundays with an ice cream cone in his/her pocket.
While riding in an elevator, one must talk to no one, and fold his hands while looking toward the door.
Slippers are not to be worn after 10:00 P.
2006-08-01 10:42:21 · answer #3 · answered by Shorty 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might not find that many stupid laws that are still on the books in New York...but you may find some in the South.
2006-08-01 10:41:32 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Im not sure if it is a NY law or a US law but it states that if two trains meet on a track that niether of them may move until the other is out of sight.......i couldnt stop laughing first time i heard that one......goto www.dumblaws.com for others...but dont go if your in a cubicle at work or you will get attention for laughing so hard
2006-08-01 10:41:56 · answer #5 · answered by jimoelfke 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've got a good one - I've heard that Maryland has a law on the books that makes it illegal to have intercourse in any position other than missionary! Can't prove it, but even if it's not true, that's a heck of a whacky law!
2006-08-01 10:41:20 · answer #6 · answered by Jinx U 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
According to a book I have, in Manhattan its illegal 2 talk or have ur hand facing the door in an elevator
2006-08-01 10:41:51 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The right to keep and bear arms.
2006-08-01 10:41:31 · answer #8 · answered by ceprn 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.ahajokes.com/laws032.html
2006-08-01 10:41:49 · answer #9 · answered by Jessi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋