Florida Laws - How many times have you broken them??

[Pegasus928]

Whilst preparing for our upcoming trip to the Sunshine State I thought it would be prudent to familiarize myself with some of their laws, so as not to fall foul of the local constabulary.
The last thing I need whilst over there is to unwittingly commit some heinous crime, then claim ignorance as my only form of defence.
Once I started looking, however, it became apparent to me that not only will I have my work cut out avoiding becoming labelled a 'Crim' and sharing hot showers and a bucket with my new friend Bubba, I have already broken many Florida laws during my previous visits.
I will not be at all surprised if, on arrival at Orlando International, I am not met by a dozen of the USAs finest, sniffer dogs and a SWAT team before being escorted away to spend the rest of my life in a modern day Alcatraz.
In the interests of sharing - as is the role of a public forum - I thought I had better post my findings so as to help you all avoid my fate.
Good luck over there one and all. I think we'll need it. (I added a few comments of my own - just in case any clarification was needed)

Florida Laws (not all of them you understand - just some you need to be aware of)

1. The state constitution allows for freedom of speech, a trial by jury, and pregnant pigs to not be confined in cages. (So when you go on holiday either leave your pregnant pig at home or book it its own room)
2. It is illegal to sell your children. (Damn and blast)
3. Women may be fined for falling asleep under a hair dryer, as can the salon owner.
4. A special law prohibits unmarried women from parachuting on Sunday or she shall risk arrest, fine, and/or jailing.
5. If an elephant is left tied to a parking meter, the parking fee has to be paid just as it would for a vehicle. (Worth remembering in case Dollar or Alamo have run out of cars and offer you an elephant as an alternative. Good for luggage space due to the size of the trunk )
6. It is illegal to sing in a public place while attired in a swimsuit. (So no karaoke by the hotel pool then?)
7. Men may not be seen publicly in any kind of strapless gown. (Not even at the weekends? )
8. Having sexual relations with a porcupine is illegal. (And, I would suspect, painful)
9. It is considered an offense to shower naked. (Well then lock me up and throw away the key)
10. Penalty for horse theft is death by hanging.

 

[saratogagirl]

LOL too funny, the swat team will be waiting for me too!!

I confess that after one too many ritas at the pool bar, I have often sung in my swimsuit!

How else would you shower if not in the nuddie?

I best tell Ian to leave his strapless number at home this year (although I have no idea what he will do on the cruise next year), and his poor little porcupine will miss us so badly if we leave her at home !!

 

[buzz for boys]

Ha ha ha ha too funny - and here I was hoping to hire an elephant so to avoid parking costs !!!

 

[Pinky166]

 

[A Small World]

These are so funny but it makes you wonder why some of them were introduced in the first place

 

[Pegasus928]

There were a few others that were of a more..erm.......adult nature - so I thought it best not to post them.
Needless to say it made being a man or a woman, married or single quite boring

 

[wideeyes]

 

[bronny]

These are great. Yet never forget that good old blighty has a few of its own!

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/1568475/Ten-stupidest-laws-are-named.html

I particularly loved your comments!

Bronny

 

[wicket2005]

lol

 

[Beth__WDW23/6/02]

 

[craigs bride]

 

[Loubbylou]

Oh Peg you do cheer me up, and thanks for the warning i'll tell DH to leave the strapless gown at home.

 

[Mrs Doubtfire]

These are great

Please post more!!!

 

[Chris and Pooh]

A great thread, I think if you open it up to the whole world there are some ridiculous and funny examples
ie:The head of any dead whale found on the British coast is legally the property of the King; the tail, on the other hand, belongs to the Queen - in case she needs the bones for her corset,

In Bahrain, a male doctor may legally examine a woman’s genitals but is forbidden from looking directly at them during the examination; he may only see their reflection in a mirror

In the city of York, it is legal to murder a Scotsman within the ancient city walls, but only if he is carrying a bow and arrow

In West Virginia, no children may attend school with their breath smelling of "wild onions

In the UK, a pregnant woman can legally relieve herself anywhere she wants – even, if she so requests, in a policeman’s helmet

In Maine, it is illegal to tickel a woman under the chin, on the sidewalk

In Columbus County N.C. it is illegal to plow a field with a elephant

In scotland it is illegal for a woman to chew chewing gum on a farm

In Brazil, it is illegal to commit suicide. However, you can only be prosecuted if the victim files a lawsuit

You can be banned from driving for standing at the side of the road and warning motorist of a speed trap. - This is despite regualr assurances from the police and government that the aim is to slow people down rather than to raise money

In switzerland you're not allowed to wash your car on sundays or flush the toilet berore six a.m

In France it's also ilegal for a man in a military unniform to push a baby pram. He must pull it!

In Trinity College Dublin it is legal to kill a priest from the main window providing it is done with a crossbow

In the great state of Texas it is illegal to own an ugly horse.

In Santa Rosa California it is illegal to attend school wearing a red hat or shirt

Alaska law says that you can't look at a moose from an airplane

In Illinois, the law is that a car must be driven with the steering wheel

In Memphis, Tennessee, a woman is not to drive a car unless a man warns approaching motorists or pedestrians by walking in front of the car that is being driven

In New York, it is against the law for a blind person to drive an automobile

 

[Pegasus928]

Very good

Always nice to start the day off with a smile

 

[Pegasus928]

These are great

Please post more!!!

Okey Doke - I am yours to command

1. Persons may not be “inappropriately attired” who work at hot dog stands. (I dread to think what it was that promted this law to come into effect)
2. The molestation of trash cans is banned.
3. It is illegal for an owner of a store to allow another person to pass out free ducklings in front of the store.
4. If you wish to go swimming in the ocean, get dressed in your hotel room.
5. Ambling and strolling is a misdemeanor. (Another one that I am guilty of - looks like I will be sprinting round MK next time)
6. Women may not expose their breasts while performing “topless dancing”. (Erm - so does that mean that this is now just 'dancing' )
7. Lap dances must be given at least six feet away from a patron. (See above)
8. No one may bring a pig with them to the beach. (What is it with the Floridians and pigs )
9. It is illegal to roll a barrel on any street, fines go up according to the contents of the barrel. (I would love to see the sliding scale for this one)
10. A women can be fined (only after death), for being electrocuted in a bath-tub because of using self-beautification utensils. (So all you women who insist on drying your hair while in the bath - boy is it gonna cost ya)
11. Persons may not appear in public clothed in liquid latex. (Unless you are a member of the Blue Man Group obviously)

 

[Minniespal]

Very good

 

[tinks_1989]

this is so funny have you got any more or a website link?

 

[Pegasus928]

The link to the website I got these ones from is here

http://www.dumblaws.com/laws/united-states/florida

If you scroll down to the bottom there is a button that says 'more dumb laws in Florida' There are also some for all the states but I honed in on Florida for obvious reasons.

Enjoy

 

[Mrs Doubtfire]

Thanks Pegasus