These Laws Just Prove People Are Stupid Because Someone Had To Do These Things To Make Them Laws
Posted by Jaylor on Saturday, May 2, 2009
Alabama:
It is illegal to drive barefooted
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It is considered an offense to open an umbrella on a street, for fear of spooking horses.
Bear wrestling matches are prohibited
Dominoes may not be played on Sunday.
It is illegal to wear a fake moustache that causes laughter in church.
Putting salt on a railroad track may be punishable by death.
Boogers may not be flicked into the wind.
It is legal to drive the wrong way down a one-way street if you have a lantern attached to the front of your automobile.
You must have windshield wipers on your car.
You may not have an ice cream cone in your back pocket at any time.
Masks may not be worn in public.
It is illegal for a driver to be blindfolded while operating a vehicle
Alaska:
Moose may not be viewed from an airplane
It is considered an offense to push a live moose out of a moving airplane.
No one may tie their pet dog to the roof of a car.
Owners of flamingos may not let their pet into barber
One may not roam the city with a bow and arrows
Arizona:
There is a possible 25 years in prison for cutting down
Donkeys cannot sleep in bathtubs.
When being attacked by a criminal or burglar, you may only protect yourself with the same weapon that the other person posseses.
It is unlawful to refuse a person a glass of water.
Cards may not be played in the street with a Native American.
A decree declares that anyone caught stealing soap must wash himself with it until it is all used up.
An ordinance prohibits the wearing of suspenders
It is illegal for men and women over the age of 18 to have less than one missing tooth visible when smiling.
Arkansas:
A law provides that school teachers who bob their hair will not get a raise.
A man can legally beat his wife, but not more than once a month.
Honking one’s car horn at a sandwich shop after 9 PM is against the law.
Dogs may not bark after 6 PM.
No one may “suddenly start or stop their car at a McDonald’s.
It is unlawful to walk one’s cow down Main Street after 1:00 PM on Sunday.
California:
Peacocks have the right of way to cross any street, including driveways.
Nobody is allowed to ride a bicycle in a swimming pool
City Council order reads: “No dog shall be in a public place without its master on a leash.
You are not permitted to wear cowboy boots unless you already own at least two cows.
It is illegal to spit, except on baseball diamonds.
Bowling on the sidewalk is illegal.
Colorado:
Tags may be ripped off of pillows and mattresses.
Throwing missles at cars is illegal.
Catapults may not be fired at buildings
Bear wrestling matches are prohibited
It is illegal to sell peanuts in Lee County after sundown on Wednesday.
Dominoes may not be played on Sunday.
It is illegal to wear a fake moustache that causes laughter in church.
Putting salt on a railroad track may be punishable by death.
Boogers may not be flicked into the wind.
It is legal to drive the wrong way down a one-way street if you have a lantern attached to the front of your automobile.
You must have windshield wipers on your car.
You may not have an ice cream cone in your back pocket at any time.
Masks may not be worn in public.
It is illegal for a driver to be blindfolded while operating a vehicle
Alaska:
Moose may not be viewed from an airplane
It is considered an offense to push a live moose out of a moving airplane.
No one may tie their pet dog to the roof of a car.
Owners of flamingos may not let their pet into barber
One may not roam the city with a bow and arrows
Arizona:
Any misdemeanor
committed while wearing a red mask is considered a felony.
There is a possible 25 years in prison for cutting down
Donkeys cannot sleep in bathtubs.
When being attacked by a criminal or burglar, you may only protect yourself with the same weapon that the other person posseses.
It is unlawful to refuse a person a glass of water.
Cards may not be played in the street with a Native American.
A decree declares that anyone caught stealing soap must wash himself with it until it is all used up.
An ordinance prohibits the wearing of suspenders
It is illegal for men and women over the age of 18 to have less than one missing tooth visible when smiling.
Arkansas:
A law provides that school teachers who bob their hair will not get a raise.
A man can legally beat his wife, but not more than once a month.
Honking one’s car horn at a sandwich shop after 9 PM is against the law.
Dogs may not bark after 6 PM.
No one may “suddenly start or stop their car at a McDonald’s.
Flirtation between men and women on the streets of Little Rock may result in a 30-day jail term.
It is unlawful to walk one’s cow down Main Street after 1:00 PM on Sunday.
California:
Peacocks have the right of way to cross any street, including driveways.
Nobody is allowed to ride a bicycle in a swimming pool
City Council order reads: “No dog shall be in a public place without its master on a leash.
You are not permitted to wear cowboy boots unless you already own at least two cows.
It is illegal to spit, except on baseball diamonds.
Bowling on the sidewalk is illegal.
Colorado:
It is illegal to ride a horse while under the influence.
Tags may be ripped off of pillows and mattresses.
Throwing missles at cars is illegal.
Catapults may not be fired at buildings
It is legal to challenge a police officer, but only until he or she asks you to stop.
It is illegal to permit ones llama to graze on city property.
Boulders may not be rolled on city property
It is unlawful to lend your vacuum cleaner to your next-door neighbor.
Connecticut:
In order for a pickle to officially be considered a pickle, it must bounce.
It is illegal to dispose of used razor blades.
It is unlawful to walk backwards after sunset.
Only white Christmas lights are allowed for display
You may not educate dogs.
It is illegal for a man to kiss his wife on Sunday
Silly string is banned.
Delaware:
It is illegal to fly over any body of water, unless one is carrying sufficient supplies of food and drink.
It is illegal to wear pants that are “firm fitting” around the waist.
On Halloween, children may only “trick-or-treat” from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, and if Halloween falls on a Sunday, they must “trick-or-treat” on October 30 during this same time interval.
It is unlawful to lend your vacuum cleaner to your next-door neighbor.
Connecticut:
You can be stopped by the police for biking over 65 miles per hour.
In order for a pickle to officially be considered a pickle, it must bounce.
It is illegal to dispose of used razor blades.
It is unlawful to walk backwards after sunset.
Only white Christmas lights are allowed for display
You aren’t allowed to cross a street while walking on your hands.
You may not educate dogs.
It is illegal for a man to kiss his wife on Sunday
Silly string is banned.
Delaware:
It is illegal to fly over any body of water, unless one is carrying sufficient supplies of food and drink.
It is illegal to wear pants that are “firm fitting” around the waist.
On Halloween, children may only “trick-or-treat” from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, and if Halloween falls on a Sunday, they must “trick-or-treat” on October 30 during this same time interval.
One may not whisper in church.
No person shall pretend to sleep on a bench on the boardwalk.
Changing into or out of a bathing suit in a public restroom is prohibited.
Florida:
The state constitution allows for freedom of speech, a trial by jury, and pregnant pigs to not be confined in cages.
Doors of all public buildings must open outwards.
It is illegal to sell your children.
A special law prohibits unmarried women from parachuting on Sunday or she shall risk arrest, fine, and/or jailing.
It is illegal to sing in a public place while attired in a swimsuit.
Men may not be seen publicly in any kind of strapless gown.
Having sexual relations with a porcupine is illegal.
It is illegal to skateboard without a license.
It is considered an offense to shower naked.
You are not allowed to break more than three dishes per day, or chip the edges of more than four cups and/or saucers.
Georgia:
All citizens must own a rake.
Goldfish may not be given away to entice someone to enter a game of bingo.
Idaho:
You may not fish on a camel’s back.
Riding a merry-go-round on Sundays is considered a crime.
Dirt may not be swept from one's house into the street.
A person may not be seen in public without a smile on their face.
Illinois:
The English language is not to be spoken
One may not pee in his neighbor’s mouth
Law forbids eating in a place that is on fire.
Kites may not be flown within the city limits.
It is legal to protest naked in front of city hall as long as you are under seventeen years of age and have legal permits.
Humming on public streets is prohibited on Sundays.
Bowling is forbidden.
Indiana:
Anyone 14 or older who profanely curses, damns or swears by the name of God, Jesus Christ or the Holy Ghost, shall be fined one to three dollars for each offense, with a maximum fine of ten dollars per day
The value of Pi is 3.
Baths may not be taken between the months of October and March.
Iowa:
One-armed piano players must perform for free.
Kisses may last for no more than five minutes.
Tanning bed facilities must warn of the risk of getting a sunburn.
The “Ice Cream Man” and his truck are banned.
Horses are forbidden to eat fire hydrants.
Within the city limits, a man may not wink at any woman he does not know.
Kansas:
Pedestrians crossing the highways at night must wear tail lights.
No one may catch fish with his bare hands.
The state game rule prohibits the use of mules to hunt ducks.
Hitting a vending machine that stole your money is illegal.
No one may wear a bee in their hat.
Musical car horns are banned.
No one may sing the alphabet on the streets at night.
Kentucky:
it is illegal to type on the computer
One may not dye a duckling blue and offer it for sale unless more than six are for sale at once.
A woman may not buy a hat without her husband’s permission.
Louisiana:
Spectators at a boxing match may not mock one of the contestants.
It is a $500 fine to instruct a pizza delivery man to deliver a pizza to your friend without them knowing.
It is illegal to rob a bank and then shoot at the bank teller with a water pistol.
Biting someone with your natural teeth is “simple assault,” while biting someone with your false teeth is “aggravated assault.
It is illegal to gargle in public places.
Minors may not go to buisness with coin-operated foosball machines unless accompanied by an adult.
Maine:
Shotguns are required to be taken to church in the event of a Native American attack.
After January 14th you will be charged a fine for having your Christmas decorations till up.
To stroll down the street playing a violin is against the law.
Dog leashes may not be over eight feet in length
Maryland:
It’s illegal to take a lion to the movies
Massachusetts:
Snoring is prohibited unless all bedroom windows are closed and securely locked.
An old ordinance declares goatees illegal unless you first pay a special license fee for the privilege of wearing one in public.
It is illegal to go to bed without first having a full bath.
Children may smoke, but they may not purchase cigarettes.
Michigan:
It is illegal for a man to scowl at his wife on Sunday
It is illegal to let your pig run free in Detroit unless it has a ring in its nose.
Minnesota:
It is illegal to stand around any building without a good reason to be there.
A person may not cross state lines with a duck atop his head.
It is illegal to sleep naked
Residents of even numbered addresses may not water their plants on odd-numbered days excluding the thirty first day where it applies.
MIssissippi:
It is unlawful to shave in the center of main street.
Missouri:
Dancing is strictly prohibited
Frightening a baby is in violation of the law.
No person may have a “yard sale” in their front yard
Montana:
No person shall raise pet rats.
Worrying squirrels will not be tolerated.
Nebraska:
If a child burps during church, his parent may be arrested.
Doughnut holes may not be sold.
Florida:
The state constitution allows for freedom of speech, a trial by jury, and pregnant pigs to not be confined in cages.
Doors of all public buildings must open outwards.
It is illegal to sell your children.
A special law prohibits unmarried women from parachuting on Sunday or she shall risk arrest, fine, and/or jailing.
If an elephant is left tied to a parking meter, the parking fee has to be paid just as it would for a vehicle.
It is illegal to sing in a public place while attired in a swimsuit.
Men may not be seen publicly in any kind of strapless gown.
Having sexual relations with a porcupine is illegal.
It is illegal to skateboard without a license.
You may not fart in a public place after 6 P.
It is considered an offense to shower naked.
You are not allowed to break more than three dishes per day, or chip the edges of more than four cups and/or saucers.
Georgia:
All citizens must own a rake.
Goldfish may not be given away to entice someone to enter a game of bingo.
Persons under the age of 16 may not play pinball after 11:00 PM.
It is illegal for one to make a disturbing sound at a fair.
On Mondays, it is illegal for one to whistle very loud after 11:00 PM.
Hawaii:
Coins are not allowed to be placed in one’s ears.
Hawaii:
All residents may be fined as a result of not owning a boat.
Coins are not allowed to be placed in one’s ears.
Idaho:
Illegal for a man to give his sweetheart a box of candy weighing less than fifty pounds.
You may not fish on a camel’s back.
Riding a merry-go-round on Sundays is considered a crime.
Dirt may not be swept from one's house into the street.
A person may not be seen in public without a smile on their face.
Illinois:
The English language is not to be spoken
One may not pee in his neighbor’s mouth
Law forbids eating in a place that is on fire.
Kites may not be flown within the city limits.
It is legal to protest naked in front of city hall as long as you are under seventeen years of age and have legal permits.
Humming on public streets is prohibited on Sundays.
Bowling is forbidden.
Indiana:
Anyone 14 or older who profanely curses, damns or swears by the name of God, Jesus Christ or the Holy Ghost, shall be fined one to three dollars for each offense, with a maximum fine of ten dollars per day
The value of Pi is 3.
Baths may not be taken between the months of October and March.
Iowa:
A man with a moustache may never kiss a woman in public.
One-armed piano players must perform for free.
Kisses may last for no more than five minutes.
Tanning bed facilities must warn of the risk of getting a sunburn.
The “Ice Cream Man” and his truck are banned.
Horses are forbidden to eat fire hydrants.
Within the city limits, a man may not wink at any woman he does not know.
Kansas:
Rabbits may not be shot from motorboats.
Pedestrians crossing the highways at night must wear tail lights.
No one may catch fish with his bare hands.
The state game rule prohibits the use of mules to hunt ducks.
Hitting a vending machine that stole your money is illegal.
All cars entering the city limits must first sound their horn to warn the horses of their arrival.
No one may wear a bee in their hat.
Musical car horns are banned.
No one may sing the alphabet on the streets at night.
Kentucky:
it is illegal to type on the computer
One may not dye a duckling blue and offer it for sale unless more than six are for sale at once.
A woman may not buy a hat without her husband’s permission.
Louisiana:
Spectators at a boxing match may not mock one of the contestants.
It is a $500 fine to instruct a pizza delivery man to deliver a pizza to your friend without them knowing.
It is illegal to rob a bank and then shoot at the bank teller with a water pistol.
Biting someone with your natural teeth is “simple assault,” while biting someone with your false teeth is “aggravated assault.
It is illegal to gargle in public places.
Minors may not go to buisness with coin-operated foosball machines unless accompanied by an adult.
Maine:
Shotguns are required to be taken to church in the event of a Native American attack.
After January 14th you will be charged a fine for having your Christmas decorations till up.
To stroll down the street playing a violin is against the law.
It is illegal to park in front of Dunkin Donuts
Dog leashes may not be over eight feet in length
Maryland:
It’s illegal to take a lion to the movies
Massachusetts:
At a wake, mourners may eat no more than three sandwiches.
Snoring is prohibited unless all bedroom windows are closed and securely locked.
An old ordinance declares goatees illegal unless you first pay a special license fee for the privilege of wearing one in public.
It is illegal to go to bed without first having a full bath.
Children may smoke, but they may not purchase cigarettes.
Michigan:
It is illegal for a man to scowl at his wife on Sunday
It is illegal to let your pig run free in Detroit unless it has a ring in its nose.
Minnesota:
It is illegal to stand around any building without a good reason to be there.
A person may not cross state lines with a duck atop his head.
It is illegal to sleep naked
Residents of even numbered addresses may not water their plants on odd-numbered days excluding the thirty first day where it applies.
MIssissippi:
It is unlawful to shave in the center of main street.
Missouri:
Dancing is strictly prohibited
Frightening a baby is in violation of the law.
No person may have a “yard sale” in their front yard
Montana:
No person shall raise pet rats.
Worrying squirrels will not be tolerated.
Nebraska:
If a child burps during church, his parent may be arrested.
Doughnut holes may not be sold.
Barbers are forbidden from eating onions between 7am
Nevada:
It’s still “legal” to hang someone for shooting your dog on your property.
Everyone walking the streets is required to wear a mask.
New Hampshire:
You may not tap your feet, nod your head, or in any way keep time to the music in a tavern, restaurant, or cafe.
If a person is caught raking the beaches, picking up litter, hauling away trash, building a bench for the park, or many other kind things without a permit, he/she may be fined $150 for ”maintaining the national forest without a permit”.
New Jersey:
It is illegal to wear a bullet-proof vest while committing a murder.
It is against the law for a man to knit during fishing season.
You may not slurp your soup
It is illegal to frown as the town is a “Frown-Free Town Zone”.
New Mexico;
Idiots may not vote.
It’s forbidden for a female to appear unshaven in public.
New York:
Citizens may not greet each other by “putting one’s thumb to the nose and wiggling the fingers”.
The penalty for jumping off a building is death
While riding in an elevator, one must talk to no one, and fold his hands while looking toward the door.
During a concert, it is illegal to eat peanuts and walk backwards on the sidewalks.
North Carolina:
It’s against the law to sing off key
North Dakota:
It is illegal to lie down and fall asleep with your shoes on.
One may be jailed for wearing a hat while dancing, or even for wearing a hat to a function where dancing is taking place.
Ohio:
If one loses their pet tiger, they must notify the authorities within one hour.
Oklahoma:
Oklahoma will not tolerate anyone taking a bite out of another’s hamburger.
It is illegal to have the hind legs of farm animals in your boots.
People who make “ugly faces” at dogs may be fined and/or jailed.
Tissues are not to be found in the back of one’s car.
Oregon:
Babies may not be carried on the running boards of a car.
Dishes must drip dry.
One may not bathe without wearing “suitable clothing,”
It’s illegal to walk down a sidewalk and knock a snakes head off with your cane.
You cannot eat a doughnut and walk backwards on a city street.
Nevada:
It’s still “legal” to hang someone for shooting your dog on your property.
Everyone walking the streets is required to wear a mask.
New Hampshire:
You may not tap your feet, nod your head, or in any way keep time to the music in a tavern, restaurant, or cafe.
If a person is caught raking the beaches, picking up litter, hauling away trash, building a bench for the park, or many other kind things without a permit, he/she may be fined $150 for ”maintaining the national forest without a permit”.
New Jersey:
It is illegal to wear a bullet-proof vest while committing a murder.
It is against the law for a man to knit during fishing season.
You may not slurp your soup
It is illegal to frown as the town is a “Frown-Free Town Zone”.
New Mexico;
Idiots may not vote.
It’s forbidden for a female to appear unshaven in public.
New York:
Citizens may not greet each other by “putting one’s thumb to the nose and wiggling the fingers”.
The penalty for jumping off a building is death
While riding in an elevator, one must talk to no one, and fold his hands while looking toward the door.
During a concert, it is illegal to eat peanuts and walk backwards on the sidewalks.
North Carolina:
It’s against the law to sing off key
North Dakota:
It is illegal to lie down and fall asleep with your shoes on.
One may be jailed for wearing a hat while dancing, or even for wearing a hat to a function where dancing is taking place.
Ohio:
If one loses their pet tiger, they must notify the authorities within one hour.
Oklahoma:
Oklahoma will not tolerate anyone taking a bite out of another’s hamburger.
It is illegal to have the hind legs of farm animals in your boots.
People who make “ugly faces” at dogs may be fined and/or jailed.
Tissues are not to be found in the back of one’s car.
Oregon:
Babies may not be carried on the running boards of a car.
Dishes must drip dry.
One may not bathe without wearing “suitable clothing,”
It’s illegal to walk down a sidewalk and knock a snakes head off with your cane.
You cannot eat a doughnut and walk backwards on a city street.
