Stupid Laws tagged 'sports'

A person may not hold public office if he or she has ever participated in a duel.

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A proposed Washington law protects sports referees from civil suit unless their actions were “willful, wanton, reckless, malicious or grossly negligent.”

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A special law prohibits unmarried women from parachuting on Sunday or she shall risk arrest, fine, and/or jailing.

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A sports agent is supposed to give a college 10 days notice before luring a star athlete into the professional ranks.

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All boys must, by law, learn to play rugby.

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All persons riding scooters must ride in single file.

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An arcade may not have more than a total of four amusement devices such as ping-pong tables, pinball machines, or shuffleboard tables.

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Basketball hoops may not be installed on a driveway.

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Bicycles must be operated at a “reasonable speed”

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Bicycles must not be taken onto a tennis court.

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Boxing matches that allow biting are not allowed.

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Bungee jumping is illegal.

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Citizens may not swim in the public fountains within the city limits.

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Collegiate football is banned at Lamar University.

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Cyclists must not lift even one foot from the peddles, in case they lose control.

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Don’t try to do any kind of fancy bicycle riding in this town.

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Fake wrestling is illegal

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Horse racing is not allowed on Good Friday and Easter Sunday.

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Ice skating at the Riverside pond during the months of June and August is prohibited.

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If you wear New York Jets clothing, you may be put in jail.

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It costs $50 extra for a permit for hurling, soccer or Gaelic football games in a public park on a Sunday.

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It is against the law to fish from horseback.

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It is against the law to mention the date 1966 in any football ground.

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It is against the law to rollerblade on a state highway.

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It is forbidden to run a Marathon in less than 3 hours 30 minutes.

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