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Top 10 Dumbest Laws in the World
Laws are there to make peace and ensure no citizen or visitor is doing anything illegal. Once enforced, the laws are hardly changed. That means that many countries and/or states and provinces are stuck with inapplicable old laws that don’t make sense. Here is a list of the ten stupidest laws in the world.
10. California
In the state of California, it is against the law for a vehicle to exceed 60mph without a driver inside. The law was perhaps written many decades ago and is not applicable to anyone at this moment. However, once the Google driverless car becomes a reality it may come into good use. Until then, who will the state prosecute?
9. Greece
Greece has a ban on electronic games. The law was passed in September, 2002 and was only applicable to video games played in internet cafes. The reason was good: to prevent people from participating in illegal gambling. However in December 2003 the law was revised to include all electronic games. Lawmakers argued that it was too hard to tell the difference between illicit gambling games from other harmless games, such as online chess. So what are kids supposed to do in their spare time?
8. Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia has an awfully bizarre law that makes sense and doesn’t at the same time. I would assume that they’re trying to prevent people from using up unnecessary water. Anyhow, the law prohibits people from watering the lawn when it rains. What happens if you make a mistake? Jail Time? Ridiculous!
7. Singapore
In this city-state, businesses are prohibited from selling you chewing gum. You’re allowed to chew it, but you can’t sell it. So why not donate it, then?
6. Bangladesh
I see kids trying to cheat on tests and exams all of the time. In the western world, it results in a 0 or detention. Nothing too harsh! However, in Bangladesh students 15 and older can be jailed for such an offence. Government views this as a crime.
5. Hawaii
Lawmakers in Hawaii require you to have a boat. If you don’t, you could be fined for breaking the law. It seems too harsh of a law, especially for people who cannot afford one.
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