Stupid Laws, Idiotic Laws, Funny Laws, Dumb Laws!
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We are dedicated to building the repository of stupid laws on our puny planet. Whether they’re Republicans or Democrats, Labour Party, or Conservative Party, Obama or Bush, no government has a monopoly on creating stupid laws. Although the bulk of our Stupid Laws come from the United States, we have a large and growing collection of laws from other countries – Canada, United Kingdom, Japan, Mexico, and many others.
Thanks to many contributors, we now have the largest collection of dumb laws on the Internet!
Feel free to browse our large collection of dumb laws. You’ll find laws categorized by country and state on the left, and laws placed into topics on the right. Our collection is expanding daily, so visit often for updates!
Most commented Stupid Laws
- If you are released from prison, it is required that you are given a handgun with bullets and a horse, so you can ride out of town. (73)
- A man can legally beat his wife, but not more than once a month. (42)
- It’s illegal to carry a Bible or to talk to anyone about Jesus Christ. (34)
- Since 1173 it has been illegal to die. (32)
- It is considered an offense to shower naked. (32)
- Eating a neighbor’s baby is strictly forbidden. (30)
- You may shoot Native Americans if there are more than five of them on your property at any one time. (27)
- You may only have one child, or a massive fine will be imposed. (25)
- It is illegal to say any sentence containing more than 4 words in English. (25)
- Children are not to go trick-or-treating on Halloween. (23)
Most recent Stupid Laws
- It is illegal not to smile in public
- It is illegal to teach the English language without a permit and that permit says where you have to teach English
- Massage Therapy is considered an adult, erotic service, and is banned in all zoning districts
- You must pay a television tax whether or not you own a television
- Women cannot be employed to dance with men
- No person shall stand in a roadway for the purpose of soliciting a ride from the driver of any vehicle
- One may not whistle in the bathroom
- An establishment may not allow more than one accordion to be played for entertainment
- One may not operate a surf board while on a hallucinogen
- One may not take photographs for more than 5 minutes in a public location
Random Stupid Laws
- Minors may not enter a room where a “social game” is being played.
- It is illegal to eat cottage cheese on Sunday after 6:00 P.M.
- Driving a herd of cattle down a street is against the law.
- No person may roller skate on a sidewalk.
- Changing into or out of a bathing suit in a public restroom is prohibited.
- Women who sit on men’s laps on buses or trains without placing a pillow between them face an automatic six-month jail term.
- All schools must prepare a suitable program for Francis Willard Day.
- It is unlawful to walk backwards after sunset.
- The eating of stray cats is not permitted.
- Rats are forbidden from leaving the ships docked in Tampa Bay.
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