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The top 10 weirdest traffic laws
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| FunkyCrew |
| quote: | Driving through New Brunswick? Better stay off the roads — it’s apparently against the law to drive on them.
Wait, what?
Obscure and silly road laws are nothing new. In fact, there are plenty of weird statutes around the world that continue to leave many motorists scratching their heads, even if these laws are seldom enforced or obeyed.
Below are 10 places with some of the weirdest traffic laws:
10. Montreal: If you live in Montreal, you’d better be careful about where you leave your car when you get home. It’s against the law to park your car in such a way that it is blocking your own driveway. And forget about washing your car while it’s parked on the street, that’s against the law, too. If you’re an Ontarian passing through Montreal, make sure to remember that turning right on a red light is not allowed in the city — something that is largely legal in the rest of the country. Doing so will fetch you a traffic ticket.
9. Denmark: Checking all areas of your car before hitting the road is a good rule of thumb. But in Denmark, it’s the law. Motorists are required to check all lights, brakes, steering, and honk the horn every time they get in the car. Drivers are also required by law to check underneath the car to ensure there are no sleeping children.
8. Beijing: We know smog is a problem in many parts of China, but this seems like an overkill attempt to curb idling. In Beijing, drivers are liable to receive a fine of up to five yuan (or less than a Canadian dollar) and a warning for stopping at pedestrian crossings.
7. Ontario: In Ontario, there are a few statutes that, somehow, have stood the test of time. These outdated laws might not be so relevant today, but they’re still on the books. For example, if you ever find yourself riding an open-sleigh on the highway for some inexplicable reason (hey, maybe it’s Christmas), make sure you have the right number of bells attached. Having less than two could earn you a $5 fine. And if you’re a TTC rider in Toronto, remember that it’s illegal to ride a streetcar on Sunday if you’ve been eating garlic. Weird.
6. New Jersey: Motorists used to handling the pumps at gas stations could be in for a shock when pulling in for a top-up at any station in New Jersey. That’s because it’s illegal for drivers there to pump their own gas. Only gas station employees can pump gas in the Garden State — what’s known as “full-service”. The controversial law was passed in 1949 after lawmakers felt it was too dangerous to have untrained drivers pumping their own fuel.
5. Detroit: Motor City may be known for its love of cars, but over there, it’s strictly a no-no to make love in one. Couples are banned from having sex in a vehicle unless the act takes place while the car is parked on the couple’s own property.
4. California: Forget texting and driving. In California, it's against the law to shoot at wild game from a moving vehicle. As if stating the obvious wasn't enough, the Golden State had to go and create a law to dissuade drivers with itchy trigger fingers.
3. Maryland: Watch your mouth while driving in Rockville, Maryland. It’s illegal to curse in public, and this includes inside your car. So if you mouth off in a fit of rage while stuck in traffic, and the motorist next to you complains (or is a cop), you could be fined up to $100 or receive jail time of up to 90 days.
2. Saudi Arabia: It’s fairly well-known that in Saudi Arabia, women are barred from driving cars. But many don’t know that there are two highways near the holy city of Mecca: one for Muslims that runs through the city, and another for non-Muslims that goes around it. If a Muslim is accompanied by a non-Muslim, both are required to use the alternate highway. Violators caught driving on the wrong highway could face fines.
1. Minnesota: Remember the “Keep it beautiful” adage that used to adorn Ontario licence plates? Well, in Minnetonka, Minnesota, it’s the law to keep your car clean. It’s considered a public nuisance for “a truck or other vehicle whose wheels or tires deposit mud, dirt, sticky substances, litter or other material on any street or highway.” Failure to keep your wheels spic and span here could cost you up to $2,000.
(Editor's note: A previous version of this story reported Kansas as having a law barring the deliberate screeching of tires and other race-like maneuvers. Ontario also has a similar law under the province's stunt driving legislation.) |
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| GGM |
| quote: | Originally posted by FunkyCrew
10. Montreal: If you live in Montreal, you’d better be careful about where you leave your car when you get home. It’s against the law to park your car in such a way that it is blocking your own driveway. And forget about washing your car while it’s parked on the street, that’s against the law, too. If you’re an Ontarian passing through Montreal, make sure to remember that turning right on a red light is not allowed in the city — something that is largely legal in the rest of the country. Doing so will fetch you a traffic ticket. |
Before even opening the thread I knew that city would make it on here. That's funny they mention "Ontarian passing through Montreal" cause they really like to F with Ontario license plate holder around that town. One time my buddy did a casual U-turn with no traffic around so he could pull up behind a cop and ask him for directions. The cop gave him the directions then just as he was about to walk away he says "By the way, that u-turn you just did was illegal. I'm going to write you a ticket." Hahaha couldn't stop laughing at that...
| quote: | | And if you’re a TTC rider in Toronto, remember that it’s illegal to ride a streetcar on Sunday if you’ve been eating garlic. |
For real? Garlic? Update that Toronto cause I'm 500x more worried about the drooling meth head stumbling around the aisle with used heroin needles sticking out his pocket.. |
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| chinamon |
| i would love to see these laws for myself in the ontario HTA. |
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| CMR |
"Montreal, make sure to remember that turning right on a red light is not allowed in the city"
Nothing weird about that. In fact I wish we had the same law. |
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| *~LiSa-LoO~* |
| quote: | Originally posted by chinamon
i would love to see these laws for myself in the ontario HTA. |
I would love even more to see someone getting a ticket for one! |
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| FunkyCrew |
| I'm tempted to test out the garlic one! |
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| AY STAR |
6. New Jersey: Motorists used to handling the pumps at gas stations could be in for a shock when pulling in for a top-up at any station in New Jersey. That’s because it’s illegal for drivers there to pump their own gas. Only gas station employees can pump gas in the Garden State — what’s known as “full-service”. The controversial law was passed in 1949 after lawmakers felt it was too dangerous to have untrained drivers pumping their own fuel
nj only know's how to pump their fist, not their gas |
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| cammaxwell |
| quote: | Originally posted by FunkyCrew
5. Detroit: Motor City may be known for its love of cars, but over there, it’s strictly a no-no to make love in one. Couples are banned from having sex in a vehicle unless the act takes place while the car is parked on the couple’s own property. |
I may be wrong on this, but I always thought this was illegal in most places already. Don't cops bust couples all the time for this, and make them at least stop and drive away? |
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| ChemEnhanced |
| In Japan splashing a pedestrian can net you a $65 fine. |
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| Endlesswave |
| quote: | Originally posted by ChemEnhanced
In Japan splashing a pedestrian can net you a $65 fine. |
Nice. I love that rule.
There's been many a time I've gotten the splash. Such a pain in the ass.
One time I saw this older Chinese lady get full on splashed in the face with black road slush by a TTC Bus. Went in her mouth and I could hear or spitting it out. Was :mad: |
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| malek |
| quote: | Originally posted by GGM
Before even opening the thread I knew that city would make it on here. That's funny they mention "Ontarian passing through Montreal" cause they really like to F with Ontario license plate holder around that town. One time my buddy did a casual U-turn with no traffic around so he could pull up behind a cop and ask him for directions. The cop gave him the directions then just as he was about to walk away he says "By the way, that u-turn you just did was illegal. I'm going to write you a ticket." Hahaha couldn't stop laughing at that... |
??? It's strictly illegal to do that and only idiot Ontarians do it over here... I have yet to see a New York plate or anyone else for that matter do it.
Actually during my visits in Toronto I was astonished by the number of Torontians pulling that crazy move, even in the middle of traffic! Everyone would stop and wait for the moron to complete the manoeuvre in the middle of a boulevard.
Anyways, the right turn thing is nothing surprising, many corners in toronto have the same limitation. Here they chose to do it across Montreal because too many intersections are just too crowded/with limited visibility.
In NYC you can't right turn either, they didn't make that list either. |
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| Jayx1 |
| quote: | Originally posted by malek
??? It's strictly illegal to do that and only idiot Ontarians do it over here... I have yet to see a New York plate or anyone else for that matter do it.
Actually during my visits in Toronto I was astonished by the number of Torontians pulling that crazy move, even in the middle of traffic! Everyone would stop and wait for the moron to complete the manoeuvre in the middle of a boulevard.
Anyways, the right turn thing is nothing surprising, many corners in toronto have the same limitation. Here they chose to do it across Montreal because too many intersections are just too crowded/with limited visibility.
In NYC you can't right turn either, they didn't make that list either. |
U turns are legal in Ontario
Most laws they cite for quebec are same here except for turning right. In toronto its illegal to wash your car even on your driveway now. you also cannot block your own driveway. Also doing it in your car including your own property will get you problems.
Dont worry, if its illegal somewhere its probably also illegal here LOL |
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