Despite its reputation as a progressive state, California’s legislative system dates back decades. Some laws that were established decades ago, even if they are no longer relevant or appropriate to today’s culture, are still in place. A little spring cleaning is needed to get rid of these weird laws in California that have no place in a functioning society.
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Let’s have a look on the top 13 weird laws in California:
1. Unattended or non-permitted vehicle on the street – No
Leaving your automobile on the street overnight in the city of Alhambra without a specific authorization is illegal. Even if you don’t break the law, you might face large penalties and even the prospect of losing your car. It’s not ridiculous legislation. Residents and tourists alike find it annoying to have to deal with so many street-parked automobiles in this specific city.
2. Exceeding 60 miles per hour without a driver – No
This regulation may sound absurd, but given that self-driving vehicles have just recently begun testing, and that some of the industry’s pioneers have their headquarters in California, it may not be that awful after all. However, citizens are reminded that driving a non-autonomous car at speeds of more than 60 mph is illegal. Adjust the accelerator brick to maintain a speed of 59 mph or less.
3. Cutting-Off a Peacock – No
On any roadway, crossroad, or driveways in Arcadia, California Peacocks do have the right of way. However, it is well known that peacocks are one of Arcadia’s founder’s most cherished heirlooms. Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden and the surrounding neighborhoods are home to hundreds of magnificent male peacocks and drab female peahens, making it necessary to take precautions against irresponsible vehicles.
4. Woman Driving in a Housecoat – No
When driving a car in California, ladies are still not allowed to wear their nighty, or house coat, as they are more often referred to. Women who break this rule face severe penalties. Ladies, if you are hungry late at night, don’t get behind the wheel until you’ve changed out of your night coat.
5. Jumping out of an automobile at 65 Mph – No
In Glendale, California, it is illegal to exit a moving vehicle faster than 65 miles per hour. Is it safe to leap from a car doing 64 miles per hour? We’ll keep our road antics around 65 mph the next time we’re feeling daredevilish in Glendale.
6. Hunting from a Moving Car / Vehicle – No
Hunters in California face a misdemeanor prosecution if they shoot any sort of wildlife from a moving vehicle, except a whale. Many roadways in California’s coastal areas are surrounded by cliffs that meet the ocean. That being said, why would a person prefer to go whaling from a vehicle over a boat, is beyond our comprehension. Whaling has been prohibited since 1971, which is a good thing.
7. Sleeping on the Street – No
The temptation to stop and sleep on the road in Eureka, California, is strong, but you should fight the urge! You may face penalties of up to $1,000 and up to six months in prison if you are convicted. Additionally, walkways and alleys are prohibited. If you’re traveling through town, you’d be better off sleeping on your car’s cushioned seat or a real bed at a nearby hotel rather than these concrete beds.
8. Touching someone in incarceration in a sexual way – No
Yes, police and government workers are not authorized to engage in any kind of sexual contact with detained people. The complete wording of the statute refers to touching breasts, sodomy, and other sexual actions that might be performed.
9. Standing with Icecream on the sidewalk – No
Carmel is home to some of the oddest laws in the country, including this one from decades ago that made it unlawful to stand with ice cream on the sidewalk. It was instituted in order to keep the streets clean, and it was fortunately overturned by former Mayor Clint Eastwood.
10. Kiss a woman with a mustache – No
Men with mustaches are not permitted to kiss a lady in Eureka. When this opportunity presented itself, local razor companies must have been overjoyed.
11. Keeping a Crocodile, Gorilla or Bear as a Pet – No
It is against the law in San Francisco to keep a bear, gorilla, crocodile, or any other wild animal as a companion. Because this is already state law, it seems that San Francisco felt the need to be extra explicit about it.
12. Wearing 2-inches + Heels – No
Women in Carmel who want to wear heels taller than 2 inches are obliged to get permission from the city. This ordinance was drafted in order to protect the city from lawsuits arising from accidents that occur on the uneven pavement, despite the fact that local police have not issued any citations for infractions.
13. Washing your neighbour’s car? – No
Are you thinking of cleaning the automobile of your next-door neighbor? It is against the law to do so in Los Angeles unless you get their consent.
