10 Most Ridiculous Laws From Around The World
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Death in the House of Parliament
Law: It is illegal to die in the Houses of Parliament, London
Too late to take any legal action against the criminal in this case. Easily the most stupid law ever to be passed.
Too late to take any legal action against the criminal in this case. Easily the most stupid law ever to be passed.
2.
Flushing in Switzerland
Law: Flushing the toilet after 10 pm where the person lives in an apartment is illegal in Switzerland
Instead of doing something about the plumbing the government took an easy way out by inventing this law that restricts people living in apartments from flushing their toilets after 10 pm. So whether you relieve yourself and leave the house stinking or you just wait till morning, the choice is completely yours.
Instead of doing something about the plumbing the government took an easy way out by inventing this law that restricts people living in apartments from flushing their toilets after 10 pm. So whether you relieve yourself and leave the house stinking or you just wait till morning, the choice is completely yours.
3.
Freedom to urinate
Law: In United Kingdom, a pregnant woman can legally urinate anywhere she wants, including if she requests, in a policeman's hat
Such a thing would be a definite treat for the tourists who come all over the world to see the Royal Guards. Being pregnant isn’t such a bad thing after all.
Such a thing would be a definite treat for the tourists who come all over the world to see the Royal Guards. Being pregnant isn’t such a bad thing after all.
4.
Blindfolded driving
Law: In Alabama, it is illegal for a driver to be blindfolded while driving a vehicle
The stupid thing about this law is the fact that it even exists, I mean isn’t it obvious that you have to keep your eyes open while you drive, or the people of Alabama are so dumb that the state actually had to pass such a law.
The stupid thing about this law is the fact that it even exists, I mean isn’t it obvious that you have to keep your eyes open while you drive, or the people of Alabama are so dumb that the state actually had to pass such a law.
5.
Matrimonial false teeth
Law: Women in Vermont, USA must obtain written permission from their husbands to wear false teeth
Unbelievable, but true, women living in Vermont will be breaking the law if they get false teeth without a proper written permission from their husbands. Where did this law originate from is still a mystery, but I’m assuming that a group of middle aged men invented it to torture their wives. I wonder where all the women’s rights workers were when this law was being legalized.
Unbelievable, but true, women living in Vermont will be breaking the law if they get false teeth without a proper written permission from their husbands. Where did this law originate from is still a mystery, but I’m assuming that a group of middle aged men invented it to torture their wives. I wonder where all the women’s rights workers were when this law was being legalized.
6.
Medical piety in Bahrain
Law: A male doctor in Bahrain can only examine the genital of a woman in the reflection of a mirror
This law was probably passed for religious purposes, but this is plain stupid, because whether looking directly, or through a mirror, you are, in any case peeking into a woman’s private organs. A law that prohibited male doctors to examine female genital organs in any way would have been a more sensible one.
This law was probably passed for religious purposes, but this is plain stupid, because whether looking directly, or through a mirror, you are, in any case peeking into a woman’s private organs. A law that prohibited male doctors to examine female genital organs in any way would have been a more sensible one.
7.
Internet access not allowed
Law: It was illegal to get internet access in Burma
Even though the ban on this infamous law has been partly lifted, I had to include it in my list because this is one of the most bizarre things I’ve ever come across. In 2001, the Burmese government allowed limited internet access of some website, but the internet traffic still has to pass through government servers. The Burmese sure do take their internet censorship seriously.
Even though the ban on this infamous law has been partly lifted, I had to include it in my list because this is one of the most bizarre things I’ve ever come across. In 2001, the Burmese government allowed limited internet access of some website, but the internet traffic still has to pass through government servers. The Burmese sure do take their internet censorship seriously.
8.
Chewing gum in Singapore
Law: Chewing gum is illegal in Singapore
Ever thought that chewing a gum could land you in jail? Well in Singapore it can! This law was passed in 1992 because people used to stick gum under places like chairs and tables instead of disposing them off properly. An irritating habit no doubt, but this is too harsh a punishment. This law was revised in 2004, allowing gum to only those who need help in quitting their smoking habits. Hence gum is available at pharmacies only and you can’t purchase it without a proper medical prescription.
Ever thought that chewing a gum could land you in jail? Well in Singapore it can! This law was passed in 1992 because people used to stick gum under places like chairs and tables instead of disposing them off properly. An irritating habit no doubt, but this is too harsh a punishment. This law was revised in 2004, allowing gum to only those who need help in quitting their smoking habits. Hence gum is available at pharmacies only and you can’t purchase it without a proper medical prescription.
9.
Visitors’ toilet
Law: In Scotland, if someone knocks on your door and requires the use of your toilet, you must let them enter
Although this law must have been passed to benefit those who need to use the loo and can’t find any public toilets, but still it is very dangerous. What if a crook entered your house with the excuse of using the toilet and then robs you off. Installing more public toilets in the country would be a better solution if you ask me, I would rather break the law by refusing a stranger to use my toilet than getting robbed!
Although this law must have been passed to benefit those who need to use the loo and can’t find any public toilets, but still it is very dangerous. What if a crook entered your house with the excuse of using the toilet and then robs you off. Installing more public toilets in the country would be a better solution if you ask me, I would rather break the law by refusing a stranger to use my toilet than getting robbed!
10.
Single parachuting
Law: Single women can’t parachute on Sundays in Florida
If you’re a single woman and parachuting in the ‘sunshine state’ on a Sunday, the only place that you’ll be landing on is the police station thanks to this senseless law. Women who break this law are usually fined, but an arrest can also be made.
If you’re a single woman and parachuting in the ‘sunshine state’ on a Sunday, the only place that you’ll be landing on is the police station thanks to this senseless law. Women who break this law are usually fined, but an arrest can also be made.
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Justin - home improvement contra08 Dec 09 at 10 45 amI hope all the plumbers reading this realize what a goldmine could be waiting for them in Switzerland. Or perhaps it's a goldmine for perfumer companies? -
Steve G.08 Dec 09 at 06 09 pmIt's illegal to make a U-turn in Columbus, OH. We lived there for several years and I still laugh about it.
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JenniferJ08 Dec 09 at 06 18 pmI have been told on several occasions that it is illegal for a front seat passenger to sleep while a car is moving in Colorado. Coloradans have verified this to me but I have never checked out the validity. You can sleep in the back seat though.
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Roger08 Dec 09 at 07 29 pmIt's not illegal to chew gum in Singapore. But it's illegal to import it, sell it, or of course, to stick it on the bottom of a restaurant table!
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MM09 Dec 09 at 09 11 am"...or the people of Alabama are so dumb that the state actually had to pass such a law." Yeah, like that stupid Rosa Parks. Or Surgeon General David Satcher. Or Hank Aaron, Tallulah Bankhead, Nat "King" Cole, Hank Williams, Zelda Fitzgerald, Lionel Hampton, Helen Keller, Harper Lee, Carl Lewis, Willie Mays, Jim Nabors, Jesse Owens, and Jimmie Ridgers.
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Sam09 Dec 09 at 09 12 amThe only reason you can't die in the houses of parliament is because if you do, you have to be given a state funeral. Which they don't want to give to just anybody...
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Dave09 Dec 09 at 10 37 amI remember being told a few years ago that, in Kearny, NJ, it is illegal to wear someone else's clothes on a Sunday.
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jan09 Dec 09 at 12 01 pmI'm from switzerland. we have some silly laws here. for example it's illegal to build a minaret. http://www.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/europe/11/29/switzerland.minaret.referendum/index.html but I have never heard of that law above. I can flush whenever I want. :)
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Tim09 Dec 09 at 02 31 pmThese are great ... I have a list of other funny dumb laws found at http://tjshome.com/dumblaws.php
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Taylor Lautner is hot13 Dec 09 at 03 41 pmDid you know that men can't be seen publicly in any kind of strapless gown in Miami, Florida which is also where I live!!
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Dan14 Dec 09 at 01 47 am@Steve G U-turns are also illegal in most urban areas of Canada, at least in Alberta.
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Shenila05 Jan 10 at 11 29 amLOL.. Marium you are wonderful yaar.. I never knew you were so talented.. Good work and keep it up.. Muaaah..
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LOLSTFU11 Mar 10 at 04 46 am@MM:any reason youre randomly bitching about this? there are far more important things to complain about, so give it the fuck up kid.
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asraiya13 Mar 10 at 03 30 amWhat about the 2-3 states in the South where sodomy is still technically illegal even if it s between a straight married couple?! That s more interesting than chewing gum, yeah? :P
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Quayarra Zehner14 Apr 10 at 12 25 pmi am so glad i live in washington cause you can get away with alot more stuff. But like chewing gum and stuff, that is just f-ing ridiculous in washington you can even spit your gum out in front of a cop and he will only do something if he is bored... or just feels like being a dick.. but other than that it s pretty easy going...
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unknown19 Apr 10 at 05 18 amIn Baltimore, It is illegal to take a lion to the movies. It is against the law to throw a ball at someone s head for fun. in new york In Carmel, A man cannot be seen in public while wearing a jacket and pants that do not match. in some place idk, it is legal to kill a bear but illegal to disturb a sleeping bear
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dfkdl16 May 10 at 07 54 am
Half of these laws don't exist. All countries have their laws published on the internet, provide links if you make a statement. Not flushing after 10pm in CH... Yeah right.
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Aurell16 May 10 at 06 33 pm
some of these aren't even real ; as well as the singapore one. (you just can't import it and all like someone else said). but it IS illegal to spit. :U
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CJ25 May 10 at 08 02 am@MM:
Also it is illegal in Britain for a man to smile at another man in a suggestive way.
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Retro Killer07 Jul 10 at 04 36 am
Wtf, these are beyond stupid
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Colorado Nursing Home Neglect20 Dec 10 at 02 53 amMost of the laws sounds quite weird to me but the law that stops people from chewing gum in Singapore is really a very good one. Thanks for sharing the information with us...
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