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Message 786046 - Posted: 23 Jul 2008, 23:50:54 UTC

Alabama:
It is illegal for a driver to be blindfolded while operating a vehicle.
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Message 786077 - Posted: 24 Jul 2008, 1:16:31 UTC - in response to Message 786046.  

Alabama:
It is illegal for a driver to be blindfolded while operating a vehicle.

There was probably a court case that the state lost because there wasn't a law against it. But you are right that this should be blindingly obvious.


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Message 786104 - Posted: 24 Jul 2008, 2:44:50 UTC

New York Crazy Law

A person may not walk around on Sundays with an ice cream cone in his/her pocket.


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Message 786170 - Posted: 24 Jul 2008, 5:33:56 UTC

In Kentucky it is a law that you must take a bath at least once a year. Now I wonder why they would have to come up with that law................

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Message 786255 - Posted: 24 Jul 2008, 7:48:53 UTC

If your local restaurant in Chicago is on fire, make sure you don’t try to order a meal as it would be considered illegal.
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Message 786260 - Posted: 24 Jul 2008, 7:51:28 UTC

In Illinois, You may be arrested for vagrancy if you do not have at least one dollar bill on your person.
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Message 786267 - Posted: 24 Jul 2008, 7:53:12 UTC

In Chicago, It is illegal to give a dog whiskey.
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Message 786269 - Posted: 24 Jul 2008, 7:54:59 UTC
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In Des Plaines (Illinois), Wheelbarrows with For-Sale signs may not be chained to trees.
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Message 786278 - Posted: 24 Jul 2008, 8:01:08 UTC

Zion Illinois - It is illegal for anyone to give lighted cigars to dogs, cats, or any other domesticated animals.

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Message 786279 - Posted: 24 Jul 2008, 8:02:19 UTC

In Evanston, Illinois Bowling is forbidden.
Note: There are NO bowling alleys located in the city of Evanston.
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Message 786380 - Posted: 24 Jul 2008, 14:32:47 UTC

Connecticut:
1. You can be stopped by the police for biking over 65 miles per hour.
2. You are not allowed to walk across a street on your hands.
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Message 786642 - Posted: 25 Jul 2008, 0:10:43 UTC

In the UK there is a law which makes it illegal to drop dead whilst in the Houses of Parliament.
And another that says it is against the law to consume mince pies on Christmas Day.
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Message 786863 - Posted: 25 Jul 2008, 9:51:58 UTC

Illinois:
1. It is illegal for anyone to give lighted cigars to dogs, cats, and other domesticated animal kept as pets.

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Message 786869 - Posted: 25 Jul 2008, 10:45:33 UTC

Maybe someone in the US can confirm this for me. I heard that in some states it's illegal for a man and woman who are not married to live together. Is this true?
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Message 786884 - Posted: 25 Jul 2008, 12:12:38 UTC - in response to Message 786869.  

Maybe someone in the US can confirm this for me. I heard that in some states it's illegal for a man and woman who are not married to live together. Is this true?


In New Mexico it was illegal until about 5 years ago, IIRC. It was rarely enforced, they never got me for it. ;)


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Message 787032 - Posted: 25 Jul 2008, 19:41:50 UTC

Nebraska:
1. A parent can be arrested if his child cannot hold back a burp during a church service.
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Message 787097 - Posted: 25 Jul 2008, 22:44:33 UTC

in ontario its legal to go topless
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Message 787150 - Posted: 26 Jul 2008, 1:32:01 UTC - in response to Message 787097.  

in ontario its legal to go topless


And just how is that dumb? ;)


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Message 787425 - Posted: 26 Jul 2008, 8:32:39 UTC

think of all the accidents on the 401.... oooo boobies screech crash, need i say more?
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Message 787427 - Posted: 26 Jul 2008, 8:36:00 UTC

California laws:


Animals are banned from mating publicly within 1,500 feet of a tavern, school, or place of worship.

Bathhouses are against the law.

It is a misdemeanor to shoot at any kind of game from a moving vehicle, unless the target is a whale.

Women may not drive in a house coat.

No vehicle without a driver may exceed 60 miles per hour.
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