BEHOLD FUNNY LAWS

Countries / People around the world have come up with all kinds of laws in their efforts to maintain law and order. They may seem strange, funny to outsiders or even to the citizens now but they came in to being to solve some specific issue in the society, which was a threat to the social order or law & order then

• In Thailand, it is illegal to leave the house if you are not wearing Underwear
• In Switzerland, it is illegal to flush the Toilet after 1 pm if you are leaving in an apartment.
• In Israel, it is illegal for a chicken to lay an egg on a Friday or Saturday.
• Picking your Nose on Friday is forbidden in Israel.
• In Denmark, attempt to escape Prison is not Illegal. However, if caught, one is required to serve out the remainder of his term.
• In Liverpool, it is illegal for a Woman to be topless in Public except as a clerk in a tropical fish store or in a Bank if handling foreign currency.
• In Ireland, it is illegal for a student to walk through Trinity College without a sword.
• In Connersville, Wisconsin, USA, no man can shoot a gun while his female partner is having sexual orgasm.
• In Utah , no woman is allowed to have sex with a man while riding in an ambulance. In addition to the normal punishment, her name will be published in the Newspaper. The man does not receive any punishment.
• In Pennsylvania, no man can purchase alcohol without written consent from his wife.
• In Willowdale, Oregon, no man may curse while having sex with his wife.
• In Oxford, Ohio, it is illegal for a woman to strip off her clothing while standing in front of a man’s picture.
• In Carmel, NewYork, a man can not go outside wearing un-matching Pant and Jacket.
• In Cresskill, New Jersy, a cat must wear 3 bells to warn birds of its whereabouts.
• In Alexandria, Minnesota, it is illegal for a husband to make love to his wife if his breath smells of Garlic, Onions or sardines. The wife can, by law, force her husband to brush his teeth
• In Michigan, a woman’s hair legally belongs to her husband. She is not allowed to cut her own hair without Husband’s permission.
• Carrying an Ice cream cone in the pocket is prohibited in Kentucky.
• In Chicago, eating in a place that is on Fire, is forbidden.
• In London, it is illegal for a cab to carry rabid dogs or corpses.
• It is illegal to die in the House of Parliament in UK.
• In UK, it is an act of treason to place a postage stamp bearing the British Monarch upside down.
• In France, it is forbidden to call a Pig Napolean.
• In Alabama, it is illegal for Driver to be blindfolded while driving his vehicle.
• Royal Navy ships that enter the Port of London must provide a barrel of Rum to the Constable of the tower of London.
• In UK, a pregnant woman can legally relieve herself anywhere she wants – even in a Policemen’s helmet- if she so requests.
• In Indonesia, the penalty for masturbation is decapitation.
• In UK, a man who feels compelled to urinate in public can do so only if he aims for his rear wheels and keeps his right hand on the vehicle.
• In Kentucky, it is illegal to carry a a concealed weapon more than six feet long.
• In Kenilworth, Illinois, roosters must be at least 300 feet away from any residence if they wish to crow.
• In Vermont, women must get permission from their husband to wear false teeth.

These are real standing laws from around the United States of America.

• Alabama:
  • It is illegal for a driver to be blindfolded while operating a vehicle.
• California:
  • Community leaders passed an ordinance that makes it illegal for anyone to try to stop a child from playfully jumping over puddles of water.
• Connecticut:
  • The police for biking over 65 miles per hour can stop you.
  • You are not allowed to walk across a street on your hands.
• Florida:
  • Women may be fined for falling asleep under a hair dryer, as can the salon owner.
  • 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.
• Illinois:
  • It is illegal for anyone to give lighted cigars to dogs, cats, and other domesticated animal kept as pets.
• Indiana:
  • Bathing is prohibited during the winter.
  • Citizens are not allowed to attend a movie house or theater nor ride in a public streetcar within at least four hours after eating garlic.
• Iowa:
  • Kisses may last for as much as, but no more than, five minutes.
• Kentucky:
  • By law, anyone who has been drinking is “sober” until s/he “cannot hold onto the ground.”
  • It is illegal to transport an ice cream cone in your pocket.
• Louisana:
  • 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.”
• Massachusetts:
  • Mourners at a wake may not eat 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.

Source: The Times of India, Bangalore, July 15, 2008