Weird Laws in the U.S.

Did you know that in Hawaii it’s illegal to put up a billboard? Known for its scenic beauty, and often considered paradise, Hawaii is one of four states that ban the use of billboards. Alaska, Maine, Vermont, and Hawaii all ban the use of billboards so that people can enjoy the natural beauty of the state.   ...

A weird law in Arkansas is that you can’t honk your horn near a sandwich shop after 9 pm. The law is set in Little Rock and says, “no person shall sound the horn on a vehicle at any place where cold drinks or sandwiches are served after 9:00 p.m.” It’s not clear how much this law is enforced, but it’s best to not test when driving in Little Rock. ...

In Louisiana, taking someone else’s crawfish could get you in trouble. “The law states that if the theft or amount of crawfish taken amounts to less than $500, you will be not be imprisoned for more than 6 months or fined more than $500. However, if one was to steal more than $1,500 worth of crawfish, the offender could serve up to 10 years in prison or pay up to $3,000 in fines,” states Busi...

In Nevada, it’s illegal to ride camels on the highway. According to medium.com, it states that “As their popularity grew and in came automobiles, drivers were complaining about camels blocking their route on public highways. This has pushed the local legislatures to meet and figure out a solution. This is where camels were officially banned on highways.” While this may seem like an odd law to continue...