As good people, we automatically follow most laws, as they are there to keep us and others safe, whether we are aware of them or not. We consider it our duty to obey the rules, and for the most part, we avoid breaking the ones that would get us in serious trouble.
But the book of law is very long, and every country, state, or even region can have different laws written in it, so we may break the law only because we didn’t read about it. However, ignorance doesn’t exempt us from responsibility, so let’s find out some.
Reddit user EvilPilotFish asked people, “What is surprisingly illegal?” after finding out that credit card fees are illegal in many states, but gas stations still do that, and others shared what’s a funny or weird law they know about in the place they live in.
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#1 You’re Not Allowed To Own Just One Guinea Pig Or Parrot Because It Is Considered Abuse As They Get Lonely
It is forbidden to own a single Guinea pig in Switzerland. You must have two.
#2 Among Other Countries, In Belgium, Germany, The Netherlands, Sweden And Austria It Is Thought That It Is Human Nature To Want To Escape So Prison Break Is Legal
In Germany it’s legal to break out of prison – but not in your prison uniform, because that would be stealing.
Image source: Limp-Sundae5177, Molly Haggerty
#3 Unauthorized Reincarnations Are Illegal In China
In China, it’s illegal to reincarnate without the government’s permission.
Image source: JalenNico, Julie Markee
#4 It’s Illegal To Hunt Whales In The Us Including Landlocked States Like Nebraska
In the landlocked state of Nebraska, it is illegal to go whaling.
Image source: SonOfSkinDealer, David Stanley
#5 It’s Illegal To Keep Donkeys In A Bathtub In Georgia, USA, It’s Illegal To Have A Sleeping Donkey In A Bathtub In Arizona And In Oklahoma They Can’t Sleep In A Bathtub After 7pm
You can’t put a donkey Ina bathtub in my state
Image source: obi-juan-kenobi_66, Tim Green
#6 Pennsylvania Has A Few Surprising Laws Such As Not Being Allowed To Sing In A Bathtub
here’s some odd laws from my state of Pennsylvania:
• in Ridley Park, You are not allowed to walk backwards while eating peanuts in front of Barnstormers Auditorium while a performance is taking place
• It’s illegal to sing while in a bathtub
• If you live in Morrisville and you’re a woman, you’ve got to have a permit to wear makeup
• It’s illegal to sleep on top of a refrigerator outside
• if you have a d**k and you’re in Allentown, don’t even think about getting aroused in public. tell your little buddy to stay down until y’all get home
• Fortune Telling is illegal
• If you’ve been in a duel, I hope you don’t have plans to run for Governor, because you won’t be able to.
• Dynamite is not to be used to catch fish
here’s a fun one..
• Ex-felons aren’t allowed to operate a Bingo game
Image source: insomniacakess, Jennifer C.
#7 In Trinidad And Tobago You Can Be Fined For Any Insulting, Annoying Ott Violent Language, Including Cursing
In the most southern island of the Caribbean, Trinidad, and Tobago, it’s illegal to curse publicly
Image source: 15Blins, Didier BIGAND
#8 You Can Get A Fine Up To $5k For Having More Than 50kg (110 Pounds) Of Potatoes In Your Possession In West Australia
If in Western Australia, possessing more than 50kg of potatoes.
Yep, you read that correctly. Potatoes.
Image source: Eldaas, Renoir Gaither
#9 In Italy At Least One Bathroom Must Have A Sink, A Bathtub Or A Shower A Toilet And A Bidet
In my country, not having at least one bidet installed per home.
EDIT since many keep asking: the country is Italy.
Image source: maseioavessiprevisto, Phil Kates
#10 Since 2021 New York Businesses Are Banned From Selling Whipped Cream Chargers To People Under 21
It’s now illegal to buy canned whipped cream under 21 years of age here in my state.
18- fight for your country and possibly die? Yes!
Under 21- want whipped cream on your ice cream, pie? Oh well bye rocko.
Image source: Intelligent-Jelly419, dogs & music
#11 Salma Al-Shehab Was Sentenced To 34 Years In Jail For Political Tweets And Following Activists And Disidents
Umm…a woman in Saudi Arabia just got sentenced to 34 years prison because of a mild tweet statement about current political situation in her country. So, political opinion is hugely illegal there.
Image source: anon, World’s Direction
#12 Most Cities In The Us Have Their Own Laws Criminalizing Being Homeless
Being homeless.
Image source: C1ashRkr, James Abbott
#13 In Canada It Is Illegal To “Do An Act With Intent To Alarm Her Majesty Or To Break The Public Peace”
Alarming the Queen.
Section 49 of the Criminal Code of Canada. Sentence of up to 14 years in prison.
Image source: ScamboOfDoom, Governor-General of New Zealand
#14 It’s Illegal In Colorado, Connecticut, Kansas, Maine And Massachusetts To Charge Credit Card Fees
I ask this because I read today that credit card fees are illegal in many states, including mine, but that doesn’t stop many gas stations around me.
Image source: EvilPilotFish, 401(K) 2012
#15 1313 Statute Forbidding Bearing Of Armour Says “Every Man Shall Come Without All Force And Armour”
Entering the English parliament with a suit of armor for some reason
Image source: __-d-__, UK Parliament
#16 In Colorado, Utah, And Washington, D.C., Fishing From Horseback Is Illegal
In several states, it’s illegal to fish from horseback
Just google stupid fishing laws….there are lots of them.
Image source: SnootchieBootichies, k.steudel
#17 In Riverbank, California, It Is Illegal To Spit On Any Place Open To The Public
In my small home town spitting on the ground. (Was originally used when men chewed tobacco and the spit would stain the sidewalks), not enforced anymore.
Image source: squirebythefire, Hitchster
#18 It’s Illegal To Sell Lemonade Without Applying For A Permit Or License In Most States In The Us
Children selling lemonade without a license.
Image source: SuvenPan, David Russo
#19 Utah Bans Homeowners From Collecting And Using Rainwater That Falls On Their Property
You can’t legally collect rainwater in some states, even though it falls on your private property
Image source: bellagoat, Jan Tik
#20 Some States Prohibits Car Manufacturers To Sell Cars Directly To Consumers
Selling cars directly to consumers. The government, working for the people as always, made it illegal to not use a car dealership.
Image source: scottevil110, Manoj Prasad
#21 A Collection Of Weird Laws Thenecromancress Found When They Were Interested In The Topic
A few of my favorites from when I used to look this s**t up years ago:
* In Boise, Idaho you may not fish from a camel or giraffe’s back
* Hunting camels is illegal in Arizona
* Also in Logan, Utah, if a married woman commits a crime in her husband’s presence, he is legally responsible.
* Once again in Utah, it is illegal to cause a catastrophe.
Image source: TheNecromancress, Neptunecloud
#22 In Most Parts Of Australia You Can’t Use The Phone To Pay For Services In Drive-Thrus Unless You Apply The Handbrake And Switch Off The Engine
In Australia (edit: except for New South Wales), it is illegal to use your mobile phone to pay at a drive-thru of a fast-food venue (KFC, McDonalds, Red Rooster, etc.); unless you apply the handbrake and switch the engine off BEFORE you touch your phone. If caught, the penalties are fines worth hundreds of dolars, plus a few demerit points on your licence; which the amount of both varies from state to state.
A lot of Aussie drivers only found out about this in 2019, after Victoria Police responded to a Facebook poll that they had put up asking the following question “When using a fast-food outlet’s drive-thru service, can I use my phone to pay?” in which out of the 51,000 people that voted, 65% said “Yes”.
Image source: CodyTheHouso, Mike Mozart
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