50 Weirdest Traffic Laws By State

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In every state across the U.S., you’ll find some quirky, unusual, and downright bizarre driving laws. From prohibiting driving while blindfolded in Alabama to outlawing frowning at police officers in New Jersey, these regulations are often relics of the past or reactions to unique local situations. Here's a look at some of the most peculiar driving laws from all 50 states.

Alabama – Driving while blindfolded is prohibited.

Alaska – It’s illegal to tie a dog to the roof of your vehicle.

Arizona – Reversing a car on a public road is against the law.

Arkansas – Don’t honk your horn near places serving cold drinks or sandwiches after 9 p.m.

California – Women are not allowed to drive while wearing a housecoat.

Colorado – Driving a black car in Denver on Sundays is illegal.

Connecticut – A fire engine can’t exceed 25 mph, even when heading to a fire.

Delaware – Changing clothes inside your vehicle is against the law.

Florida – You’re required to feed the parking meter if you tie an elephant, goat, or alligator to it.

Georgia – Spitting from a car or bus is illegal, but spitting from a truck is allowed.

Hawaii – Using hazard lights in a moving vehicle is prohibited.

Idaho – In Idaho Falls, anyone over the age of 88 is not allowed to ride a motorcycle.

Illinois – It’s illegal to drive a car without a steering wheel.

Indiana – Selling cars on Sundays is against the law.

Iowa – In Mount Vernon, it’s illegal to throw a Red Ryder onto the highway.

Kansas – Transporting dead poultry is prohibited.

Kentucky – In Fort Thomas, it’s illegal for your pet to molest a vehicle.

Louisiana – A husband must wave a flag in front of his wife’s car before she can drive.

Maine – Buying a car on Sundays is illegal.

Maryland – In Rockville, swearing from a vehicle is a crime.

Massachusetts – Driving with a gorilla in the backseat is not allowed.

Michigan – Sitting in the middle of the street and reading a newspaper is illegal.

Minnesota – In Minnetonka, trucks leaving mud, dirt, or sticky substances on the road are considered a public nuisance.

Mississippi – In Oxford, honking your horn is illegal as it may frighten nearby horses.

Missouri – Honking someone else’s car horn is against the law.

Montana – It’s illegal to have sheep in your truck without a chaperone.

Nebraska – Drivers on mountains must be cautious near the right edge of the road, even though Nebraska doesn’t have mountains.

Nevada – Riding a camel on the highway is illegal.

New Hampshire – Inhaling bus fumes to induce euphoria is against the law.

New Jersey – Frowning at a police officer is illegal here.

New Mexico – Cab drivers cannot reach out to pull in potential passengers.

New York – Disrobing in your car in Sag Harbor is prohibited.

North Carolina – Playing in traffic is illegal.

North Dakota – Inserting a penny into an automatic parking ticket machine is illegal.

Ohio – Running out of gas in Youngstown is against the law.

Oklahoma – Reading a comic book while driving is illegal.

Oregon – Drivers must yield to pedestrians when driving on the sidewalk.

Pennsylvania – On country roads at night, drivers must stop every mile, set off flares, and wait 10 minutes for livestock to clear the road.

Rhode Island – Racing or testing a horse’s speed on highways is illegal.

South Carolina – Storing trash in your vehicle in Hilton Head is unlawful.

South Dakota – You can get a driver's license at the age of 14.

Tennessee – Shooting any game other than whales from a moving vehicle is illegal.

Texas – Windshield wipers are required to register a car, but having a windshield is optional.

Utah – Birds have the right of way on highways.

Vermont – It’s illegal for cars to backfire in Rutland.

Virginia – Women cannot drive on Main Street unless their husband walks in front waving a red flag.

Washington – Criminals must stop at the city limits and call the chief of police before entering town.

West Virginia – Eating roadkill is legal.

Wisconsin – Riding a bicycle without keeping your hands on the handlebars is illegal.

Wyoming – Failing to close a gate crossing a road, river, stream, or ditch can result in a $750 fine.

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