Dumb Laws

This is an entertaining site -- think of it as a reality humour wesbite. The site chronicles dumb laws, predominantly in the US, but also elsewhere in the world. Some of the dumb laws include an explanation as to why the law exists. The explanations are a good read too. A few of the dumb laws in the top 25 list:
  • It is legal to shoot an Indian on horseback, provided you are in a covered wagon. Location: United States, North Dakota
  • You may not have more than two dildos in a house. Location: United States, Arizona
  • Persons classified as "ugly" may not walk down any street. Location: United States, California, San Francisco
  • Idiots may not vote. Location: United States, New Mexico
  • Detonating a nuclear device within the city limits results in a $500 fine. Location: United States, California, Chico
  • 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. Location: United Kingdom
  • It is illegal to have sex with a cow. Location: United States, Louisiana, Sulphur
  • Whenever two trains meet at an intersection of said tracks, neither shall proceed until the other has. Location: United States, Wisconsin
  • Illegal for a woman to drive a car unless there is a man either running or walking in front of it waving a red flag to warn approaching motorists and pedestrians. Location: United States, Tennessee, Memphis
  • It is illegal to have sex in a moving ambulance and if you are caught the guy is let go and the woman is punished and her name appears in the newspaper. Location: United States, Utah, Tremonton
  • Not only is it illegal to have sex with the lights on, one may not have sex in any position other than missionary. Location: United States, Virginia
  • Males may not be sexually aroused in public. Location: United States, Tennessee, Nashville
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