Funny Laws of the World



I thought I would share these hilarious laws that once existed, or still exist today, in various different countries across The World. I'm quite positive these are either no longer enforced, or were made as a joke; either way, do not expect to be arrested for doing any of these things. However, if you do get arrested, I am in no way liable!

I plan to go through five countries a month, and starting off the first edition I have chosen USA, UK, Australia, Thailand and Canada.

USA

  • In Baltimore, Maryland, it is illegal to take a lion to the movies.
  • In Staten Island, New York, you may only water your lawn if the hose is held in your hand.
  • It is legal to drive the wrong way down a one-way street if the driver has a lantern attached to the front of his automobile.
  • It is illegal to wear a fake mustache that causes laughter in church.
  • Citizens may not enter Wisconsin with a chicken on their head.
  • It is against the law for a man to knit during the fishing season.


UK

  • Technically, it's still illegal to eat anything associated with gluttony at Christmas time. This means mince pies and Christmas pudding is still illegal.
  • It is against the law to leave baggage unattended.
  • Picking up abandoned baggage is an act of terrorism.
  • London Hackney Carriages (taxis/cabs) must carry a bale of hay and a sack of oats.
  • A bed may not be hung out of a window.
  • Any boy under the age of ten may not see a naked mannequin.
  • A pregnant woman is allowed to stop a police officer in the street in order to pee in his hat.


Australia

  • It is illegal to roam the streets wearing black clothes, felt shoes and black shoe polish on your face, as these items are the tools of a cat burglar.
  • Only licensed electricians may change a light bulb.
  • It is illegal to wear hot pink pants after midday Sunday.
  • Until the Port Arthur Killings, it was legal to own an AK-47 but not legal to be gay.


Thailand

  • It is illegal to leave your house if you are not wearing underwear.
  • No one may step on any of the nation's currency.
  • It is against the law to not wear a shirt while driving a car.


Canada

  • You may not pay for a fifty-cent item with only pennies.
  • Citizens may not publicly remove bandages.
  • It is illegal for clear or non-dark sodas to contain caffeine.
  • When raining, a person may not water his/her lawn.
  • It's illegal to climb trees.
  • 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.


Citation
Dumblaws.com
LawGuru.com
TJSHome.com


Written By: Aragorn Ix
Edited By: Donut Juice
Coded By: Gamestar