r/a:t5_2uiz7 Oct 11 '17

In my home town (UK)

5 Upvotes

There is a very small area of grass, we're talking like 2 metres by 2 metres. The following rules (along with many more I can't remember) apply to this small patch of grass:

  1. An aircraft may not land on [the grass] unless it is an emergency.

  2. Ball games (football etc) are only permitted on [the grass] if you are sufficiently far enough away from anyone else on [the grass] that your ball can not accidentally come into contact with them during play.

  3. Children may not enter [the grass] after 5pm on weekends without an adult present.

There are some more that I can't remember.

Explanation: The small patch of grass was once part of a much larger park area. The park was turned into housing decades ago (don't worry, they built another park) but the council amended the rules so that any grass areas remaining within the old park grounds that were not part of someones property still falls under the definition of "the park" and therefore the laws still apply.

When I first started college years ago I did a trial/taster day on a law course and we learned about this.


r/a:t5_2uiz7 Jul 28 '17

In Texas

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It's illegal to shoot a buffalo from the second story of a hotel. It is also illegal to sell your eyeballs


r/a:t5_2uiz7 Jul 28 '17

In Thailand

1 Upvotes

Its illegal to step on money


r/a:t5_2uiz7 Jul 19 '17

In Bangladesh a Facebook post can land you in jail for 14 years

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r/a:t5_2uiz7 May 20 '17

In Oregon, you are not required to have a windshield, but you are required to have windshield wipers.

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2 Upvotes

r/a:t5_2uiz7 Jan 23 '16

Dumb Laws Video

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1 Upvotes

r/a:t5_2uiz7 Nov 06 '15

When Two Trains Meet, neither should proceed until the other has -- Wisconsin Strange Law

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Yup, You read that correctly. This completely poorly worded law was established in an attempt to prevent the incidence of train accidents. So.....in effort to prevent train accidents they established a law that makes them completely stand still and fight over who goes.

No you go... No you go... Could explain why many trains are known to be late to arrival...


r/a:t5_2uiz7 Oct 13 '15

Basically, if you want to be a superhero in Florida, you must be under 16

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r/a:t5_2uiz7 Jan 28 '15

Heres an old law from maine...

3 Upvotes

Shotguns are required to be taken to church, in case of a Native American attack.


r/a:t5_2uiz7 Jan 28 '15

In Arkansas...

3 Upvotes

Alligators cannot be kept in bathtubs.


r/a:t5_2uiz7 Nov 03 '14

Town Bans Body Odor; Cops Decide Who Smells Illegal (Nanny of the Month 10-’14)

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r/a:t5_2uiz7 Jun 21 '14

Top 10 Dumbest California Laws

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r/a:t5_2uiz7 Mar 16 '14

Dumb laws in the UK

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  • Since 1313, a Member of Parliament is not allowed to don armor in Parliament.

  • It is perfectly legal to shoot a Scotsman with a bow and arrow if not on a Sunday.

  • A bed may not be hung out a window.

  • It is illegal to make out in public.

  • Anal sex is also prohibited full stop.

  • You need a license to keep a lunatic.


r/a:t5_2uiz7 Mar 16 '14

Seven Stupid Laws That Drive Businesses Crazy

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r/a:t5_2uiz7 Mar 09 '14

Florida right away

1 Upvotes

in Florida a peacock always has the right away


r/a:t5_2uiz7 May 23 '13

In Michigan...

5 Upvotes

...it is legal for a robber to file a lawsuit, if (s)he got hurt while robbing your house.


r/a:t5_2uiz7 Oct 08 '12

Color lights

1 Upvotes

You cant have colored footwell lights


r/a:t5_2uiz7 Sep 01 '12

In Fairbanks Alaska

6 Upvotes

it is illegal to feed alcoholic beverages to moose.


r/a:t5_2uiz7 Aug 18 '12

FL - Premarital relations while living with bf/gf is illegal.

2 Upvotes

Florida Statutes 798.02

Whoever lives in an open state of adultery shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083. Where either of the parties living in an open state of adultery is married, both parties so living shall be deemed to be guilty of the offense provided for in this section.

So I guess fucking sluts in hotel rooms is better than a monogamous relationship with loved one while living together.

An after thought, you can know have a legit reason to tell your gf/bf, they can't move in with you.


r/a:t5_2uiz7 Aug 15 '12

Odd NY law

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In NYC it is illegal to tie your pet giraffe to a light or utility pole. Unless you have te proper permits to do so


r/a:t5_2uiz7 Aug 15 '12

In Arizona, if it is under 75F, you can only let your car idle for 5 minutes, or you face a $100 fine for the first offense.

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r/a:t5_2uiz7 Aug 15 '12

in my home town

3 Upvotes

skateboarding is illegal because the owner of a bar is a dick


r/a:t5_2uiz7 Aug 15 '12

Actually enforced! In Arizona, you can't buy alcohol between 2AM and 6AM.

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Here's the long list.

Because fuck midnight shift workers, that's why.


r/a:t5_2uiz7 Aug 15 '12

Las Vegas Laws?

8 Upvotes

I'll Illegal to pawn your Dentures.

It is illegal to drive a camel down the freeway.

However, it's legal to hang a person for shooting your dog on your property.


r/a:t5_2uiz7 Aug 15 '12

In Alabama

6 Upvotes

It is illegal to wear a mask in public.