25 Random Laws
One must seek written permission from the Director of Public Works before playing baseball in a city park.
California, Eureka, United States
A man over the age of 18 may be arrested for statutory rape if the passenger in his car is not wearing her socks and shoes, and is under the age of 17.
Indiana, United States
One may not box with a kangaroo.
Myrtle Creek, Oregon, United States
No one may eat ice cream on the sidewalk.
Lexington, Tennessee, United States
It is illegal to delay or detain a homing pigeon.
New Jersey, United States
It is illegal to display colored chickens for sale.
Akron, Ohio, United States
Smoking in the state legislature building is banned, except when the legislature is in session.
Indiana, United States
Chelsea Pensioners may not be impersonated.
United Kingdom
It is illegal to sell any alcoholic beverages on Sunday, unless you own a private club.
South Carolina, United States
It is illegal to wear your boots to bed.
Oklahoma, United States
Dogs must be on a leash at ALL times.
Jasper, Texas, United States
Young girls may not shake hands with men.
Swaziland
It is illegal to fish from an overpass in the city.
California, Portola, United States
It is illegal to take photos of police officers or police vehicles, even if they are just in the background.
France
It is illegal to pile horse manure more than six feet high on a street corner.
California, San Francisco, United States
Any misdemeanor committed while wearing a red mask is considered a felony.
Arizona, United States
The fire department is required to practice fire fighting for fifteen minutes before attending a fire.
Fort Madison, Iowa, United States
It is a class A misdemeanor to wave a burning torch around in the air.
United States, Wisconsin
All boxes used to pick hops must be exactly 36 inches long.
Iowa, United States
It is illegal to wear a fake moustache that causes laughter in church.
Alabama, United States
It is illegal to paint polka dots on the American flag.
United States, Washington
Attempt to escape from prison is not illegal, however, if one he is caught he is required to serve out the remainder of his term.
Denmark
It is illegal to dare a child to purchase a beer.
Tennessee, United States
It is considered an offense to attempt to have sex with one’s dog.
Crete, Illinois, United States
A decree declares that anyone caught stealing soap must wash himself with it until it is all used up.
Arizona, Mohave County, United States
