If anyone ever tells you that the study of law is dry, remind them of these funny laws.
Wacky Law in Chico, CA:
It shall be unlawful for any person in the city to play baseball or any other game upon any street, sidewalk, lane or alley.
Wacky Law in Galesburg, IL:
No rider of a bicycle shall remove both hands from the handlebars, or feet from the pedals, or practice any acrobatic or fancy riding on any street.
Wacky Law in Indianapolis, IN:
No horse shall be driven or ridden on any street in the city at a speed in excess of 10 miles per hour and every horse shall be kept under control at all times by the person in charge thereof.
Wacky Law in Bensalem, PA:
It shall be unlawful for any club or person to advertise the prizes or their dollar value to be awarded in games of chance, provided that prizes may be identified on raffle tickets.
Wacky Law in Galveston, TX:
No person shall, for the purpose of causing a condition of intoxication, euphoria, excitement, exhilaration, stupefaction, or dulling of the senses or nervous system, intentionally smell or inhale the fumes from any model glue.
So when you're studying the law in earnest, think of these crazy laws, and remember to laugh! |
