Stupid Laws » Belgium http://www.stupidlaws.com Browse and discuss the largest collection of dumb, crazy, and stupid laws covering the United States, England, Australia, Europe, Florida, California, Texas and many other countries and states. Stupid state laws, local law, and national laws. Sun, 22 Jan 2012 23:14:01 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 A driver who needs to turn into oncoming traffic has the right of way unless he slows down or stops. http://www.stupidlaws.com/a-driver-who-needs-to-turn-into-oncoming-traffic-has-the-right-of-way-unless-he-slows-down-or-stops/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=a-driver-who-needs-to-turn-into-oncoming-traffic-has-the-right-of-way-unless-he-slows-down-or-stops http://www.stupidlaws.com/a-driver-who-needs-to-turn-into-oncoming-traffic-has-the-right-of-way-unless-he-slows-down-or-stops/#comments Wed, 16 Dec 2009 02:16:04 +0000 admin http://new.stupidlaws.com/?p=303
  • It is illegal to turn right on a red light at any time.
  • Performing a U-turn within 1,000 feet of an intersection is illegal.
  • Traffic police must report all bribes that they receive from motorists.
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  • It is illegal to turn right on a red light at any time.
  • Performing a U-turn within 1,000 feet of an intersection is illegal.
  • Traffic police must report all bribes that they receive from motorists.
    • ]]>     http://www.stupidlaws.com/a-driver-who-needs-to-turn-into-oncoming-traffic-has-the-right-of-way-unless-he-slows-down-or-stops/feed/ 1     A girl must have written permission from her father before she can wear a mini skirt that is more than 4 inch above her knee. http://www.stupidlaws.com/a-girl-must-have-written-permission-from-her-father-before-she-can-wear-a-mini-skirt-that-is-more-than-4-inch-above-her-knee/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=a-girl-must-have-written-permission-from-her-father-before-she-can-wear-a-mini-skirt-that-is-more-than-4-inch-above-her-knee http://www.stupidlaws.com/a-girl-must-have-written-permission-from-her-father-before-she-can-wear-a-mini-skirt-that-is-more-than-4-inch-above-her-knee/#comments Wed, 16 Dec 2009 02:17:18 +0000 admin http://new.stupidlaws.com/?p=311
  • A boy may only court a girl after obtaining written permission from her father.
  • Women must obtain written permission from their husbands to wear false teeth.
  • Women who work for the government of the city may not wear sexy mini skirts or any other “provocative” garment during office hours.
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  • A boy may only court a girl after obtaining written permission from her father.
  • Women must obtain written permission from their husbands to wear false teeth.
  • Women who work for the government of the city may not wear sexy mini skirts or any other “provocative” garment during office hours.
    • ]]>     http://www.stupidlaws.com/a-girl-must-have-written-permission-from-her-father-before-she-can-wear-a-mini-skirt-that-is-more-than-4-inch-above-her-knee/feed/ 2     It is against the law for a pub to sell more than 25% of foreign beer. http://www.stupidlaws.com/it-is-against-the-law-for-a-pub-to-sell-more-than-25-of-foreign-beer/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=it-is-against-the-law-for-a-pub-to-sell-more-than-25-of-foreign-beer http://www.stupidlaws.com/it-is-against-the-law-for-a-pub-to-sell-more-than-25-of-foreign-beer/#comments Wed, 16 Dec 2009 02:18:03 +0000 admin http://new.stupidlaws.com/?p=315
  • You cannot sell lettuce on Sunday, but you can sell beer, wine etc. (Repealed)
  • It is illegal for liquor stores to sell food or grocery stores to sell any alcohol except beer that is at most 3.2% alcohol.
  • It is illegal for bar owners to sell beer unless they are simultaneously brewing a kettle of soup.
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  • You cannot sell lettuce on Sunday, but you can sell beer, wine etc. (Repealed)
  • It is illegal for liquor stores to sell food or grocery stores to sell any alcohol except beer that is at most 3.2% alcohol.
  • It is illegal for bar owners to sell beer unless they are simultaneously brewing a kettle of soup.
    • ]]>     http://www.stupidlaws.com/it-is-against-the-law-for-a-pub-to-sell-more-than-25-of-foreign-beer/feed/ 0     It is against the law to insinuate that someone is Swedish. http://www.stupidlaws.com/it-is-against-the-law-to-insinuate-that-someone-is-swedish/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=it-is-against-the-law-to-insinuate-that-someone-is-swedish http://www.stupidlaws.com/it-is-against-the-law-to-insinuate-that-someone-is-swedish/#comments Wed, 16 Dec 2009 02:16:20 +0000 admin http://new.stupidlaws.com/?p=305 http://www.stupidlaws.com/it-is-against-the-law-to-insinuate-that-someone-is-swedish/feed/ 1 It is illegal to wear a red hat while walking down the main street. http://www.stupidlaws.com/it-is-illegal-to-wear-a-red-hat-while-walking-down-the-main-street/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=it-is-illegal-to-wear-a-red-hat-while-walking-down-the-main-street http://www.stupidlaws.com/it-is-illegal-to-wear-a-red-hat-while-walking-down-the-main-street/#comments Wed, 16 Dec 2009 02:16:57 +0000 admin http://new.stupidlaws.com/?p=309
  • It is illegal for a woman to drive a car up Main Street unless her husband is walking in front of the car waving a red flag.
  • Everyone walking the streets is required to wear a mask.
  • You may not dance or wear shorts on the main avenue.
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  • It is illegal for a woman to drive a car up Main Street unless her husband is walking in front of the car waving a red flag.
  • Everyone walking the streets is required to wear a mask.
  • You may not dance or wear shorts on the main avenue.
    • ]]>     http://www.stupidlaws.com/it-is-illegal-to-wear-a-red-hat-while-walking-down-the-main-street/feed/ 1     It is still legal to throw Brussel Sprouts at tourists. http://www.stupidlaws.com/it-is-still-legal-to-throw-brussel-sprouts-at-tourists/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=it-is-still-legal-to-throw-brussel-sprouts-at-tourists http://www.stupidlaws.com/it-is-still-legal-to-throw-brussel-sprouts-at-tourists/#comments Wed, 16 Dec 2009 02:17:32 +0000 admin http://new.stupidlaws.com/?p=313
  • It is legal to protest naked in front of city hall as long as you are under seventeen years of age and have legal permits.
  • You may not throw a bad pickle in the street.
  • It is considered an offense to throw pickle juice on a trolley.
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  • It is legal to protest naked in front of city hall as long as you are under seventeen years of age and have legal permits.
  • You may not throw a bad pickle in the street.
  • It is considered an offense to throw pickle juice on a trolley.
    • ]]>     http://www.stupidlaws.com/it-is-still-legal-to-throw-brussel-sprouts-at-tourists/feed/ 0     Sweepstakes are prohibited in Belgium. http://www.stupidlaws.com/sweepstakes-are-prohibited-in-belgium/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sweepstakes-are-prohibited-in-belgium http://www.stupidlaws.com/sweepstakes-are-prohibited-in-belgium/#comments Wed, 16 Dec 2009 02:16:34 +0000 admin http://new.stupidlaws.com/?p=307 http://www.stupidlaws.com/sweepstakes-are-prohibited-in-belgium/feed/ 2 You don’t necessary have to be a Belgian citizen to vote in the general election. http://www.stupidlaws.com/you-dont-necessary-have-to-be-a-belgian-citizen-to-vote-in-the-general-election/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=you-dont-necessary-have-to-be-a-belgian-citizen-to-vote-in-the-general-election http://www.stupidlaws.com/you-dont-necessary-have-to-be-a-belgian-citizen-to-vote-in-the-general-election/#comments Wed, 16 Dec 2009 04:35:30 +0000 admin http://new.stupidlaws.com/?p=817
  • Companies may vote in local elections.
  • No liquor may be sold on Sundays or election days. (Repealed)
  • It is permissible to wear a holstered six-gun within city limits, except on Sunday, Election Day, or holidays.
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  • Companies may vote in local elections.
  • No liquor may be sold on Sundays or election days. (Repealed)
  • It is permissible to wear a holstered six-gun within city limits, except on Sunday, Election Day, or holidays.
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