Bizzare Driving Rules

Bizarre Driving Laws
The Greek sage Aristotle once penned, "Even when the
laws have been written down, they ought not always
remain unchanged." Not only is this wise advice, but
also prophetic. Especially when you focus on some of
the driving laws that loiter on the pages of state
statutes.

Tennessee, for example, has a law that bans shooting
game, other than whales, from moving vehicles.
Apparently, this law was authored during an unusually
high tide or after too many dizzying spins on a
Tilt-a-Whirl at Dollyworld. Chances of any whale
findin g its way into Tennessee via the Cumberland
River are about as likely as Tony Danza winning a
lifetime achievement award at the Cannes Film
Festival. Yet, it exists.

So as to assure that your next cross-country vacation
does not get pricked by the thorns of legality, we at
DMV.ORG have organized a list of arcane state laws
that you should be aware of. For nothing can be more embarrassing than
having to phone your attorney from Kentucky for help in escaping a fine for
trying to transport an ice cream cone in your back pocket.

Alabama

* It is illegal for a driver to be blindfolded
while operating a vehicle.

* It is legal to drive the wrong way down a
one-way street as long as a lantern is attached to the
front of your car.

* Driving barefoot is illegal.

Alaska

* It is illegal to tie a dog to the roof of your
car.

Arkansas

* It is illegal for a person to blare the ho rn on
a vehicle at any place where cold drinks or sandwiches
are served after 9 p.m.

California

* Any woman dressed in a housecoat is prohibited
from driving a car.

* It is illegal in San Francisco to buff or dry
your car with used underwear.

* No unoccupied vehicle may exceed 60 miles per
hour.

Florida

* If an elephant is tied to a parking meter, the
owner or attendant must deposit money in the meter.

Georgia

* State Assembly members are immune from being
ticketed for speeding while the State Assembly is in
session.

* In Marietta, Georgia it is illegal to spit from
a moving car or bus, but is okay from a moving truck.

Illinois

* In Evanston, Illinois it is unlawful to change
clothes while inside a car with the curtains drawn,
except during a fire.

Kansas

* In Derby, Kansas, it is considered a misdemeanor
to screech your tires while driving.

Kentucky

* If you stop for ice cream while driving, be
aware that it is considered unlawful to transport an
ice cream cone in your back pocket.

Massachusetts

* You will be ticketed if you drive with a gorilla
in the backseat of your car.

Michigan

* If you car breaks down in Detroit and you are
waiting for assistance, be aware that sitting in the
middle of the street to read a newspaper is illegal.

Minnesota

* It is illegal to cross state lines, regardless
if you are walking or driving, with a duck on your
head. And, if you're crossing into Wisconsin, the law
also applies to chickens.

* In Minnetonka, Minnesota, if you drive a truck
that leaves mud, dirt or sticky substances on any
road, you will be considered a public nuisance who is
harming the peace, safety, and general welfare of the
town.

* You cannot ride a motorcycle without a shirt.
Montana

* In Whitehall, Montana, vehicles are prohibited
from driving with ice picks attached to the wheels.

Nevada

* It is illegal to drive a camel on the highway.

New Jersey

* Drivers are required to beep their car horns
before passing another vehicle.

* If convicted of driving while intoxicated, you permanently lose the
option of registering for a vanity license plate.

North Carolina

* In Dunn, North Carolina, it is illegal to drive
on a sidewalk.

Ohio

* In Oxford, Ohio, authorities will ticket you if
you consecutively drive around the town square more
than 100 times.

* Keep in mind that if your car breaks down and
you phone for a cab, you will be ticketed if you opt
to ride on the cab's roof.

Oklahoma

* It is considered illegal to read a comic book
while driving.

Oregon

* You will be ticketed if you leave your car door
open longer than is deemed necessary.

* You will be slapped with a Class A traffic
violation if you use your car on an Oregon highway to
prove your physical endurance.

* It is illegal to pump your own gas.

Pennsylvania

* If you spy a team of approaching horses, you are
required by law to pull to the side of the road and
cover your car with a blanket or dust cover that has
been painted or sewn to blend into the scenery. But,
if the horses react skittish to your efforts, you are
then required to disassemble your car and hide the
parts in the nearby underbrush.

South Carolina

* In Hilton Head, South Carolina, you cannot leave
trash in your vehicle out of fear of attracting rats.

Tennessee

* It is illegal to fire a gun at any wild game
other than whales from a moving car.

West Virginia

* It is perfectly legal, for road maintenance
purposes, to scavenge road kill.