The more laws and order are made prominent, the more thieves and robbers there will be. Here is a collection of some of the eccentric laws in the world. We can laugh, we can gasp, we can only wonder…
1. Think before you chew
In Singapore, chewing gum is
prohibited. This rule was introduced because of the high cost and
difficulty in removing stuck chewing gum from public premises. In
particular, chewing gum stuck on the Mass Rapid Transit train doors
stopped the trains from moving. It happened a few times and those were a
few times too many.
2. Lighten up
Drivers in Denmark are supposed to drive
vehicles with their headlights on. You’d think this law would apply to
night driving but it doesn’t. It is considered essential during the day
as well or they may face a fine of up to $100. Studies have shown that
this has helped a lot to avoid road accidents in Denmark.
3. To fail > to jail
In Bangladesh, children 15 and older can
be put in jail for cheating on their final examinations. Every year,
Bangladeshi government takes strong measures to stop cheating and
carries out a massive media campaign to forewarn students through print and television.
4. Picky about chicks
According to Akron- Ohio Act 925.62, No person, firm, or corporation shall dye or otherwise color
any rabbit or baby poultry, including, but not limited to, chicks and
ducklings. No person, firm, or corporation shall sell, offer for sale,
expose for sale, raffle, or give away any rabbit or baby poultry which
has been dyed or otherwise colored.
5. Keep the change
In Canada, Currency Act of 1985
prohibits consumers from using unreasonable amounts of coins to pay for
purchases. This means you can’t pay for an item in all coins (especially
if it’s over $10). Even the use of dollar-coins is limited. The shop owner has the right to choose whether or not he wants to take your coins but doesn’t have to.
6. Sue them pants!
In France it is still against the law
for women to wear pants. The law reportedly has been on the books since
1800.It was amended several times: once in 1892 to allow women to sport
trousers while riding horses and again in 1909 to permit the ladies to
wear pants while on bicycles.
7. Being twins, a sin?
China’s one child policy was established
by Chinese leader Deng Xiaoping in 1979 to limit communist China’s
population growth. 35.9% of China’s population is currently subject to
the one-child restriction. The government believes it has helped to
alleviate social, economic and environmental problems in China.
8. The law with a flaw
In Georgia no bicycle shall be equipped,
modified, or altered in such a way as to cause the pedal in its
lowermost position to be more than 12 inches above the ground, nor shall
any bicycle be operated if so equipped. The question is: Who would ride
such a bike?
9. One Two Three GO!
In Massachusetts at a wake, mourners may
eat no more than three sandwiches. It is one of those laws that was
written in books and never removed since then. Bad manners, one might
consider it, but in Massachusetts it is a criminal offense.
10.ImPie-ous Christmas
In Britain, it is illegal to consume a
mince pie on Christmas Day. It is one of the odd old laws on the statute
book, although rarely enforced by even the keenest police officer. It
was brought to existence by Oliver Cromwell, self proclaimed Lord
Protector of England. Festivals that promoted gluttony and drunkenness
were against the righteous Christian ethics, including Christmas.
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