Strange Laws Still On The Books
The following laws are still on the books. Most are no longer enforced and many contemporary lawmakers are not even aware of the laws' existence or history. Some are state laws, some are local within the states. Check to see if you have broken any laws. ALABAMA CALIFORNIA CONNECTICUT FLORIDA Women may be fined for falling asleep under a hair dryer, as can the salon owner. ILLINOIS INDIANA
It is illegal for a driver to be blindfolded while operating a vehicle.
Community leaders passed an ordinance that makes it illegal for anyone to try to stop a child from playfully jumping over puddles of water.
You can be stopped by the police for biking over 65 miles per hour.
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You are not allowed to walk across a street on your hands.
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A special law prohibits unmarried women from parachuting on Sunday or they risk arrest, fine, and/or jailing.
and ...If an elephant is left tied to a parking meter, the parking fee has to be paid just as it would for a vehicle.
and ...It is illegal to sing in a public place while attired in a swimsuit.
It is illegal for anyone to give lighted cigars to dogs, cats, and other domesticated animals kept as pets.
Bathing is prohibited during the winter.
and ...Citizens are not allowed to attend a movie house or theater nor ride in a public streetcar within four hours after eating garlic.
Originally published November 14, 2002.
