what is everyones favourite stupid laws?

Question

mine is the Italian law which says " A man may be arrested for wearing a skirt."

Answer 1

signs that say NO DOGS, my dogs cant read

Answer 2

no offense to all u texans and californians on answers but i will now C&P a bunch of dumb laws i found on the net
TEXAS
#1 When two trains meet each other at a railroad crossing, each shall come to a full stop, and neither shall proceed until the other has gone.

#2 It is illegal to take more than three sips of beer at a time while standing

#3 It is illegal for one to shoot a buffalo from the second story of a hotel.

#4 It is illegal to milk another person's cow.

#5 A recently passed anticrime law requires criminals to give their victims 24 hours notice, either orally or in writing, and to explain the nature of the crime to be committed.

#6 The entire Encyclopedia Britannica is banned in Texas because it contains a formula for making beer at home

CALIFORNIA
#1 Animals are banned from mating publicly within 1,500 feet of a tavern, school, or place of worship.

#2 It is a misdemeanor to shoot at any kind of game from a moving vehicle, unless the target is a whale.

#3 Women may not drive in a house coat.

#4 No vehicle without a driver may exceed 60 miles per hour.

Answer 3

There're a couple of English ones that are very old indeed, but have never been revoked (or only revoked recently, like the punishment for beheading for treason on the high seas).

I'm pretty sure it's still illegal to eat mince pies at Christmas, this law was passed by Oliver Cromwell during the English Civil War as Ollie had a thing against Christmas, and enjoying yourself at that time of year, as he was a strict Puritan...

And, just for interest, genuine Absinthe isn't illegal in the UK, because, although it's not supposed to be sold, they never actually got around to passing the law before the stuff was so outlawed everywhere else in Europe you couldn't get hold of it!

Answer 4

don't be fooled into thinking that it's just America that has some weird laws. In Italy, it's an offence to not have a smile on your face while in the city of Milan, unless you're visiting someone in hospital or attending a funeral!

In Bakersfield, California, anyone having intercourse with Satan
must use a condom. (An asbestos one we presume.)

In Minnesota, it is illegal for any man to have sexual intercourse
with a live fish. (Apparently it's OK for woman.)


Many more on the link below, but these are my favourites.

Answer 5

101 days for stealing a chicken right here in Tulsa Oklahoma. Does that mean if I drive off with a 12 piece from KFC its more like years? Also we can't cuss in front of a woman or child under 12 years. It actually was used at a concert!

Answer 6

In Memphis, Tennessee, no woman may operate a car unless a man is running or walking in front of the car waving a red flag to warn approaching pedestrians and motorists.

Answer 7

In England it's illegal to have christmas pudding or mince pies on Christmas Day - it's a law that goes back to the time of Oliver Cromwell, but has never been repeelled - it's never inforced either!

Answer 8

There used to be a law in England about it being illegal to but a toothbrush on Sundays, not sure if it was changed when sunday opening became the norm..

Answer 9

Every man in England must practise archery on a Saturday morning

Answer 10

Mine is the law that says it is legal to shoot a Welshman with a longbow,when the said Welshman is on an English beach.

Answer 11

The 30mph speed limit in towns - ever tried doing 30mph down for example a crowded market street? How many did you kill doing something that is perfectly legal.