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Michigan

It’s illegal to idle your car in your own driveway

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Taylor Trupiano of Roseville, Michigan walked out of his house, started his car, turned on the heat, and went back inside for a few minutes while his engine and vehicle interior warmed up. According to Mr. Trupiano, he was only inside for about 7 or 8 minutes. But by the time he came back to…

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San Francisco

It is illegal to store your own stuff in your own garage

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According to Chapter 6 of the San Francisco Housing Code, “Private and public storage garages in apartment houses and hotels shall be used only for storage of automobiles.” Failing to comply with the law can lead to fines of up to $500. [Added by Ord. 399-89, App. 11/6/89; amended by Ord. 161-92, App. 6/4/92; Ord….

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Brazil

If a driver in an accident dies the police are still required to do a breathalyzer test to legally be able to determine who was at fault for the accident

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If the deceased refuses to take the test they can face fines and a suspension of driving privileges.

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Coral Gables

Pickup trucks are not allowed to be visible after 7:00 pm

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Since the 1960s, the city has banned people from parking their pickup trucks in their driveways or on city streets from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. After Aug. 8, 2011 Coral Gables will start issuing tickets to people who violate the parking ban. The first violation will cost $100. Afterward, code enforcement officers can issue tickets up…

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Massachusetts

Stopping at red lights is not required by law unless they’re flashing

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MGL Ch 89 § 9 Except when directed to proceed by a police officer, every driver of a vehicle approaching a stop sign or a flashing red signal indication shall stop at a clearly marked stop line, but if none, before entering the crosswalk on the near side of the intersection, or, if none, then…

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Milwaukee

An old ordinance forbids parking for over two hours unless a horse is tied to the car.

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Waynesboro

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.

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Virginia Beach

It is also unlawful to drive by the same place within 30 minutes on Atlantic Avenue.

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Virginia Beach

If you are drunk and not driving your car, and the person who is driving the car is drunk as well, you may both receive DUIs.

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Prince William County

It is illegal to park a car on railroad tracks.

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Sec. 21-2. Standing of vehicles on tracks. It shall be unlawful and a Class 1 misdemeanor for any person to stand any wagon or other vehicle on the track of any railroad, so as to hinder or endanger a moving train.

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