Around the world there are some strange laws, some that are very difficult to enforce and some that are old and never been changed. What strange laws have you broken?
- In Singapore, it’s illegal to urinate in an elevator.
- In the city of Quitman, Georgia, USA, you can’t tie your giraffe to a telephone pole or street lamp.
- In the town of Chico, California, it’s illegal to plant rutabagas on city streets.
- In Australia, you must have a licensed electrician present if you want to change a light bulb.
- In the city of Carmel, California, wearing high heels without a permit is prohibited.
- In Japan, it’s illegal to be overweight. The government has set maximum waistline measurements for citizens aged 40 and older.
- In Thailand, it’s illegal to step on any currency, as it carries an image of the king.
- In the city of Eboli, Italy, it’s illegal to kiss in a moving vehicle.
- In the United Arab Emirates, it’s illegal to use foul language on social media.
- In Sweden, it’s illegal to repaint your house without a government permit.
- In Switzerland, it’s illegal to own just one guinea pig because they are prone to loneliness.
- In Thailand, it’s illegal to leave your house if you’re not wearing underwear.
- In the city of Victoria, Canada, it’s illegal to tie a horse to a parking meter.
- In Alabama, it’s illegal to wear a fake mustache in a church that causes laughter.
- In Singapore, selling chewing gum is prohibited.
- In the UK, it’s illegal to handle a salmon in suspicious circumstances.
- In Samoa, it’s illegal to forget your wife’s birthday.
- In the city of San Francisco, you cannot walk an elephant down Market Street unless it’s on a leash.
Remember that these rules and laws can sometimes be rarely enforced or have peculiar origins. Always check the current local regulations when traveling to avoid any unexpected legal issues.
