Weird Laws

[Ron G.]

Weird Laws From Around the World

England .. All English males over the age 14 are to carry out 2 or so hours of longbow practice a week supervised by the local clergy.

England .. Any person found breaking a boiled egg at the sharp end will be sentenced to 24 hours in the village stocks

England .. It is illegal to stand within one hundred yards of the reigning monarch when not wearing socks

England .. Placing a postage stamp that bears the Queen (or King) upside down is considered treason

Chester, England .. You can only shoot a Welsh person with a bow and arrow inside the city walls and after midnight.

Scotland .. It is illegal to be a drunk in possession of a cow.

Singapore .. If you are convicted of littering three times, you will have to clean the streets on Sundays with a bib on saying,"I am a litterer." This will then be broadcasted on the local news.

South Korea .. Traffic police are required to report all bribes that they receive from motorists

Switzerland .. A man may not relieve himself while standing up, after 10 P.M.

Australia .. Under Australian Communications Authority (ACA) regulations, a modem can't pick up on the first ring. If it does the, ACA permit for your modem is invalid and there's a $12,000 fine

British Columbia, Canada .. It is illegal to kill a sasquatch

Alberta, Canada .. If you are released from prison, it is required that you are given a handgun with bullets and a horse, so you can ride out of town.

Uxbridge, Canada .. Residents are not allowed to have an Internet connection faster than 56k

Beijing, China .. Drivers of power-driven vehicles who stop at pedestrian crossings are liable to a fine of up to five yuan, or a warning.

USA ..

Chico, California .. Detonating a nuclear device within the city limits results in a $500 fine

Ontario, California .. Roosters may not crow in the city limits.

Sterling, Colorado .. Cats may not run loose without having been fit with a taillight.

Iowa .. One-armed piano players must perform for free

Fort Madison, Iowa .. The fire department is required to practice fire fighting for fifteen minutes before attending a fire.

Marshalltown, iowa .. Horses are forbidden to eat fire hydrant

New York .. The penalty for jumping off a building is death

New York .. A person may not walk around on Sundays with an ice cream cone in his/her pocket

Florida .. Having sexual relations with a porcupine is illegal

Florida .. You may not kiss your wife's breasts.

Tampa Bay, Florida .. It is illegal to eat cottage cheese on Sunday after 6:00 P.M.

Kansas .. Pedestrians crossing the highways at night must wear tail lights

Kansas .. If two trains meet on the same track, neither shall proceed until the other has passed.

Wichita, Kansas .. Before proceeding through the interesection of Douglas and Broadway, a motorist is required to get out of their vehice and fire three shot gun rounds into the air.

New Orleans .. It illegal for a woman to drive a car unless her husband is waving a flag in front of it.

Maine .. Shotguns are required to be taken to church in the event of a Native American attack.

Massachusetts .. At a wake, mourners may eat no more than three sandwiches.

Massachusetts .. Taxi drivers are prohibited from making love in the front seat of their taxi during their shifts.

[moony3424]

Florida .. Having sexual relations with a porcupine is illegal

Also, there are numerous signs posted in Florida that state that it is illegal to molest gators. I wonder what happens if a porcupine and a gator get together.

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...dinner for the gator?