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One may not spit on a bus.
SMC 12A.12.040 Disorderly conduct on buses. A. A person is guilty of disorderly bus conduct if while on or in a municipal transit vehicle, as defined in RCW 46.04.355, or in or at an underground municipal transit station, and with knowledge that such conduct is prohibited, he or she: 1. Smokes or carries a lighted…
It is illegal not to smile in public
In 1948, the Mayor of the City of Pocatello, George Phillips, passed an ordinance making it illegal not to smile in Pocatello. The “Smile Ordinance” was passed tongue in cheek as a result of an exceptionally severe winter, which had dampened the spirit of city employees and citizens alike. The ordinance unintentionally remained on the…
On Mondays, it is illegal for one to whistle very loud after 11:00 PM.
Sec. 3-5-24. Noise control. (a) Purpose. This section is enacted to protect, preserve and promote the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of Athens-Clarke County through the control of noise. It is the intent of this section to establish standards that will reduce excessive community noises, which are harmful and otherwise detrimental to individuals…