Stupid Driving Laws In United States

Did you know that it is illegal to drive in Alabama with a blindfold on? Or that you should make a loud noise before passing on the left in Rhode Island? These are real laws that are in both states. Have you heard that there is a speed trap ahead be careful? I thought it was a good idea to share some of the funny crazy laws that are still in affect about driving.

When traveling you should consider the following laws:

In Alaska:

• In Anchorage, No one may tie their dog to the roof of a car.

In Arkansas:

• In Little Rock, don't honk your car's horn at a sandwich shop after 9 pm it is against the law.
• Do not "suddenly start or stop" your car at McDonald's either

In California:

• Women are not allowed to drive in a house coat.
• It is illegal to jump from a car at 65 mph.
• No vehicle without a driver may exceed 60 miles per hour.
• In Cathedral City, it is prohibited to sleep in a parked vehicle. People are not allowed to ride their bicycles through the "Fountain of Life."
• In Glendale, cars may not be driven in reverse. It is illegal to jump into a passing car.
• In Redlands, motor vehicles may not drive on city streets unless a man with a lantern is walking ahead of it.
• In San Francisco, it is illegal to wipe one's car with used underwear.

In Colorado:

• In Alamosa, throwing missiles at cars is illegal.
• In Denver, you may not drive a black car on Sunday.

In Connecticut:

• You can be stopped by the police for biking over 65 miles per hour.

In Florida:

• In Sarasota, if you hit a pedestrian you are fined $78.

In Georgia:

• In Marietta, it is illegal to spit from a car or bus, citizens may spit from a truck.

In Idaho:

• In Coeur d Alene, if a police officer approaches a vehicle and suspects that the occupants are engaging in sex, he must either honk, or flash his lights and wait three minutes before approaching the car.

In Illinois:

• You must contact the police before entering the city in an automobile.
• In Crete, cars may not be driven through the town.

In Indiana:

• One man may not back into a parking spot because it prevents police officers from seeing the license plate.
• In Evansville, while driving on Main Street you may not have your lights on.

In Kansas:

• Pedestrians crossing the highways at night must wear tail lights.
• In Lawrence, all cars entering the city limits must first sound their horn to warn the horses of their arrival.
• In Wichita, before proceeding through the intersection of Douglas and Broadway, a motorist is required to get out of their vehicle and fire three shot gun rounds into the air.

In Kentucky:

• In Fort Thomas, dogs may not molest cars.

In Louisiana:

• In New Orleans, it is illegal for a woman to drive a car unless her husband is waving a flag in front of it.

In Minnesota:

• All men driving motorcycles must wear shirts.
• In Minneapolis, red cars can not drive down Lake Street.

In Montana:

• In Whitehall, it is illegal to operate a vehicle with ice picks attached to the wheels.

In New Jersey:

• Drivers must warn anyone they pass on highways before they do so.
• You cannot pump your own gas. All gas stations are full service and full service only.
• Automobiles are not to pass horse drawn carriages on the street.

In North Carolina:

• In Forest City, you must call City Hall before entering in a automobile.

In Ohio:

• In Youngstown, you may not run out of gas. Riding on a roof of a taxi car is illegal.

In Oklahoma:

• It is against the law to read a comic book while operating a motor vehicle.

In Pennsylvania:

• Anyone driving a motor vehicle along a country road at night is required to stop every mile and send up a rocket signal, wait 10 minutes for the road to be cleared of livestock before continuing.

In South Carolina:

• When approaching a four way or blind intersection in a non-horse driven vehicle you must stop 100 ft from the intersection and discharge a firearm into the air to warn horse traffic.

In Tennessee:

• In Memphis, a woman drive a car must have a man either running or walking in front of it waving a red flag to warn approaching motorists and pedestrians

In Virginia:

• In Virginia Beach, if you are in a car drunk with another person who is drunk, both of you will be charged with a DUI.

Although these laws are funny and/or stupid, they are still current laws. You always hear about entrapment, don't let yourself be one of those entrapped.

Note: This list is not inclusive so please check any state you are going to travel with before you leave so you are prepared.