Dumb Laws » Detroit

Apparently the good folks in Detroit did not quite know what ‘new’ meant.

Andy — Tue, 09 Nov 2004 16:46:09 +0000

Apparently the good folks in Detroit did not quite know what ‘new’ meant. The city took it upon themselves to state that ‘new’ bedding must be of all new material.

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Putt-putt golf courses must close by 1:00 AM.

Andy — Tue, 09 Nov 2004 16:44:05 +0000

Putt-putt golf courses must close by 1:00 AM.

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Security guards at Joe Louis Arena will confiscate any item they feel might be thrown onto the ice.

Andy — Mon, 08 Mar 2004 19:14:29 +0000

Security guards at Joe Louis Arena will confiscate any item they feel might be thrown onto the ice. Furthermore, any person seen throwing an octopus onto the ice at a Red Wings game will be taken to jail.

Why does this law exist?

Couples are banned from making love in an automobile unless the act takes place while the vehicle is parked on the couple’s own property.

Andy — Mon, 08 Mar 2004 19:14:28 +0000

Couples are banned from making love in an automobile unless the act takes place while the vehicle is parked on the couple’s own property.

Willfully destroying your old radio is prohibited.

Andy — Mon, 08 Mar 2004 19:14:28 +0000

Willfully destroying your old radio is prohibited.

It is illegal for a man to scowl at his wife on Sunday.

Andy — Mon, 08 Mar 2004 19:14:28 +0000

It is illegal for a man to scowl at his wife on Sunday.

It is illegal to let your pig run free in Detroit unless it has a ring in its nose.

Andy — Mon, 08 Mar 2004 19:14:28 +0000

It is illegal to let your pig run free in Detroit unless it has a ring in its nose. According to history and animal husbandry, it prevents them from “rooting” in the ground for their food.