It is illegal to go within 100 yards of the queen when not wearing hose, socks or stockings.

One could not wear a hat in the Olympic Stadium in ancient times as it would obstruct someone’s view.

It is illegal for taxi drivers to carry rabid dogs or corpses.

This is part of the Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984, sections 33 and 34: Public Conveyances. An interesting discussion regarding this law (and a few others) can be found here.

Switzerland

Local authorities can impose fines on people hiking nude in the Alps in the conservative canton of Appenzell.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-15785219

Norfolk

Women must wear a corsette after sundown and be in the company of male chaperone.

Oklahoma

It is illegal to wear your boots to bed.

Arizona

Committing a misdemeanor while wearing a red mask makes it a felony.

This goes back to the days of the Wild West! Could it be one of the earliest attempts to outlaw “gang” symbols?!?

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