Bizarre Laws From Around the World
Posted: Fri Sep 19, 2003 7:18 pm
In England, any person found breaking a boiled egg at the
sharp end will be sentenced to 24 hours in the village
stocks.
Also in England, it is illegal to stand within one hundred
yards of the reigning monarch when not wearing socks.
In Scotland, it is illegal to be a drunk in possession of a
cow.
In Singapore, if you are convicted of littering three times,
you will have to clean the streets on Sundays with a bib on
saying,"I am a litterer." This will then be broadcasted on
the local news.
In Switzerland, a man may not relieve himself while standing
up, after 10 P.M.
In Australia, under Australian Communications Authority
(ACA) regulations, a modem can't pick up on the first ring.
If it does, the ACA permit for your modem is invalid and
there's a $12,000 fine.
In Beijing, China, drivers of power-driven vehicles who stop
at pedestrian crossings are liable to a fine of up to five
yuan, or a warning.
sharp end will be sentenced to 24 hours in the village
stocks.
Also in England, it is illegal to stand within one hundred
yards of the reigning monarch when not wearing socks.
In Scotland, it is illegal to be a drunk in possession of a
cow.
In Singapore, if you are convicted of littering three times,
you will have to clean the streets on Sundays with a bib on
saying,"I am a litterer." This will then be broadcasted on
the local news.
In Switzerland, a man may not relieve himself while standing
up, after 10 P.M.
In Australia, under Australian Communications Authority
(ACA) regulations, a modem can't pick up on the first ring.
If it does, the ACA permit for your modem is invalid and
there's a $12,000 fine.
In Beijing, China, drivers of power-driven vehicles who stop
at pedestrian crossings are liable to a fine of up to five
yuan, or a warning.
