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Did you know it’s a crime for camels to walk on highways in Nevada? And if you’re living in Denver, don’t even think about taking your black car for a spin if it’s Sunday. While exploring these crazy traffic laws from around the world, you can’t help but wonder what happened for these laws to be written in the first place!
NORTH AMERICA
California
Do you like to wear a housecoat? If so, don’t even think about wearing it while you drive, as it’s prohibited!
Speaking of California, in Hermosa Beach, you’d be in trouble if you accidentally spilled your Margarita on city streets…
Kentucky
Make sure your furry friends are on their best behavior in Kentucky, because the city of Louisville strictly prohibits pets from “molesting” vehicles.
Florida
If you’re going to tie your alligator, goat, or elephant to a parking meter in Florida, you'd better pay the meter first.
Connecticut
Hopefully, you don’t need the fire department to come to your house quickly, since a fire engine is not allowed to drive faster than 25 m.p.h!
Oklahoma
As reported by HowStuffWorks, it’s illegal to read a comic book while driving in Oklahoma, so you’ll have to save those graphic novels for when you’re home.
Texas
In Texarkana, Texas, you’re perfectly welcome to get places by horse at night, but only if your noble steed is outfitted with tail lights. The Houston Chronicle even details the account of a hungry cowboy who received a ticket for riding his tail-light-less horse to Taco Bell!
Ontario
In Ontario, Canada, “no person shall race or drive furiously any horse or other animal on a highway.” So, even if that moose was daring your one-horse open sleigh to race, you’ve got to refuse. Speaking of these massive antlered animals… non-Canucks traveling through Canada will likely also spot some “weird” road signs, like warnings of moose crossings and snowmobiles!
Goauto also reports that although you are allowed to dash through the snow in a one-horse open sleigh in Ontario, you may only do so if you’ve got at least two bells attached to either the harness or sleigh “as to give ample warning sound.”
AROUND THE WORLD
Moscow
Feeling too lazy to wash your car? A dirty car warrants a fine of up to 2,000 rubles in Russia.
Thailand
Don’t forget your top before heading into Thailand traffic! It’s illegal for anyone to travel topless in the Land of Smiles, regardless of vehicle type.
France
Wallet, phone, keys… breathalyzer? In France, all drivers are legally required to drive with their breathalyzers as the country cracks down on impaired driving, says the BBC.
Sweden
It could be the sunniest of summer days, and you would still need to flip your headlights on in Sweden. Drivers are required to keep their headlights on 24 hours a day throughout the country. Interestingly, certain parts of the country don’t even see the sunset in June.
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