Anyone know any strange or unusual laws that are still on the statute books? I would like only genuine laws but would like any that are funny as well
2006-11-24 00:51:42 · 31 answers · asked by xpatgary 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
In my state:
1. One may not test their physical endurance while driving a car on a highway.
2. Babies may not be carried on the running boards of a car.
3. A door on a car may not be left open longer than is necessary.
4. Dishes must drip dry.
5. It is illegal to whisper "dirty" things in your lover's ear during sex.
6. Ice cream may not be eaten on Sundays.
7. One may not bathe without wearing "suitable clothing."
8. Canned corn is not to be used as bait for fishing.
Naturally, most of these (with the exception of the baby one) are not enforced, and have been stuck on the books for the lest 100 or so years. But it's still funny to think that going to Dairy Queen on Sunday is against the law.
2006-11-24 01:06:24 · answer #1 · answered by amg503 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In Rochester, Michigan, the law is that anyone bathing in public must have the bathing suit inspected by a police officer
In New York, it is against the law for children to pick up or collect cigarette and cigar butts.
In Philadelphia, you can't put pretzels in bags based on an Act of 1760
2006-11-24 00:57:56 · answer #2 · answered by okchico 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think Mutiny on board Her Majesty' s vessels are
punishable by hanging. In some parts of the country
in England, if a villager is getting married, the bride
must spend the wedding night in the lord's bed, I cannot
confirm whether this law is still in force.
2006-11-24 03:24:09 · answer #3 · answered by CAPTAIN BEAR 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The strangest are so-called bye-laws. That means that they are local and not acts of parliament. The right to drive sheep down Oxford Street in London is one that comes to mind.
In Cumbria I came upon a sign outside the Chemist's shop where you could obtain a fishing licence. It read 'tickling and groping are strictly forbidden.'
Having grown up there, I knew what it meant, do you?
2006-11-24 07:47:19 · answer #4 · answered by cymry3jones 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Heres some for you...
# All English Men over 14 are meant to carry out 2 hours (or so) of longbow practice a week supervised by the local clergy.
# London Hackney Carriages (taxis/cabs) must carry a bale of hay and a sack of oats.
# It is illegal to be drunk on Licensed Premises.
# It is illegal for two adult men to have sex in the same house as a third person.
# Chelsea Pensioners may not be impersonated.
# A bed may not be hung out of a window.
# It is illegal for a lady to eat chocolates on a public conveyance.
# Throughout the whole of England it is illegal to eat mince pies on the 25th of December.
# Any boy under the age of 10 may not see a naked manequin.
# It is illegal to leave baggage unattended, and picking up abandoned baggage is an act of terrorism.
# Those wishing to use a television must apply for a license.
# It is illegal for a Member of Parliament to enter the House of Commons wearing a full suit of armour.
# It is legal for a male to urinate in public, as long it is on the rear wheel of his motor vehicle and his right hand is on the vehicle.
# Committing suicide is classified as a capital crime. (Repealed)
2006-11-24 08:06:10 · answer #5 · answered by mal_function.geo 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
In Chico, CA it is against the law (and yes there is a specific statue written) to detonate a nuclear device within city limits. There is a $500 fine for breaking this law.
2006-11-24 05:43:23 · answer #6 · answered by dta_stonecold_dta 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
In England, your employer must provide stabling, feed and bedding for your horse when you are at his place of employment.
It is also unlawful for a pub landlord to stop a woman breast feeding a baby in his pub.
It is unlawful to play cards and other games of chance in a pub on a Sunday.
Until the 19th century it was illegal not to celebrate the anniversary of the arrest of Guy Fawkes.
One of the above answers refers to "Prima Nochte" or "First Night" This was the right of the local lord to sleep with a bride on her wedding night before her husband provided he was a bondsman.
2006-11-25 23:29:57 · answer #7 · answered by LYN W 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Theres an ancient law in Britain,you are not allowed to beat your carpets' outside after 8 am in the morning.
Another is if a man needs to urinate outside, he should go to the left side back wheel to do so.
If your a pregnant woman you can commandeer a policeman to use his cloak to cover you as you wee in the street.
2006-11-24 00:58:49 · answer #8 · answered by tallulaberry 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you like sweet iced tea? If you travel over several states, you will find that sweet tea is not always available. However, in Georgia, where I live, there is a state law enacted several years ago that states that a restaurant that offers iced tea must have sweet tea, not just unsweetened.
2006-11-24 01:33:48 · answer #9 · answered by gablueliner 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All convicts released from prison in Wyoming are to be given a $5 gold piece and a saddle.
2006-11-24 01:39:45 · answer #10 · answered by smilindave1 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋