Weird Laws Around The World!

Don’t Cut the Cactus

At least in Arizona, because it is illegal to do so. Offenders can be sentenced to 25-year long prison time. Ain’t no poking fun at this one.

No Shirtless Driving in Thailand

Driving a car shirtless is considered offensive in Thailand. Motorists need to ensure they are wearing a shirt no matter how hot the weather or their abs are.

Flush Before 10:00 Pm

The curfew on flushing toilets after 10:00 PM is quite a strict regulation of Switzerland. Everybody, better finish their business before the clock strikes ten.

Offensive Gestures and Swearing

Kenya and UAE have stringent rules when it comes to offensive gestures and swearing. It is considered illegal to use swear words and make insulting/ rude gestures in public. Hold your tongue when angry or be ready for some prison time or deportation.

50 Kgs of Spud

That is the maximum permitted quantity of potatoes one can possess in West Australia at a time. Anything over 50 kilograms is considered illegal, and this weird law states that the regulators can take strict action against it.

Legal Dress Code

There is a strict dress code for women in Sudan whereby they are legally bound to wear dresses and always keep their hair covered.

Kissing in French Trains

Kissing is prohibited on trains in France but allowed on railway stations only if it is done before the train arrives. Mostly, the locals would request lovers to use the designated area near the parking space. Taking a bus? Go for it!

Two Children or Pay a Fine

It isn’t just in China, Kerala, an Indian state has enforced a law to control the population growth. A two-child policy which grants couples the freedom to have a third child but with a fine of INR 10,000! Let’s talk business here.