14 Strangest laws in the world

Every country in the world have its laws and regulations that helps them keep the peace.

But some laws are weirder than other, even bizarre if you ask us.

You can see for yourself and decide, would you break these laws?

 

Here are 14 exceptional laws from all over the world:

 

 

1. Chewing gum in Singapore

When heading to Singapore, leave your gums at home. Chewing gum import into Singapore is forbidden, a rule enforced in order to keep public spaces clean and not full of used gums like in the rest of world.

 

 

2. Holding a salmon in the UK in a suspicious way

Britain’s Parliament's famous Salmon Act of 1986 states that it's illegal to hold a salmon under suspicious circumstances. So try not to get caught with a salmon.

 

 

3. Giving your baby a weird name in Denmark

The country has official child naming guidelines, if you want to name your baby something other than the 7,000 approved names, you need to get a special approval from the government.

 

 

4. Biking wild in Mexico

Bikers in Mexico may not lift feet from pedals, as it might result in a loss of control. This practical law was created in 1892 as a way to protect riders.

 

 

5. Hiking naked in Switzerland

The Swiss kindly ask you not to hike naked. In fact, Swiss canton Appenzell was the first to ban the indecent act after a naked German man walked past a family picnicking in the Alps in 2009.

 

 

6. Feeding pigeons in Venice

A fine of up to $700 is waiting for anyone who feeds the pigeons in Venice's St. Mark's Square. The city banned the practice, citing the birds as a health hazard, and as bad for the monuments.

 

 

7. Whistling in Canada

The city of Petrolia in Ontario has a law that limits excessive noise. The rule states that no yelling, shouting, whistling or singing is allowed at any time. It must be very quiet out there.

 

 

8. Having your chickens cross the road in Georgia

If you own any chickens in Quitman, Georgia, it's illegal to let them cross the road. The law essentially wants owners to have their chickens under control at all times. So control your chicken please!

 

 

9. Wearing high heels in Greece

If you're planning on travelling to Greece anytime soon, you might want to leave your high heels at home. High heels are illegal at certain ancient monuments because they can damage them, and because they often threaten preservation efforts.

 

 

10. Naming your pig “Napoleon” in France

The law says that it's illegal to offend the heads of state by naming your pig after them. As of 2013 it’s no longer a criminal offence, but you’d better stick with the name Wilbur if you want to avoid charges from the country's strict laws.

 

 

11. Running out of gas on the on the German highway

You should keep an eye on the gas meter when driving on the highway in Germany. Running out of gas on the will lead you to fines, you should have known better and planned ahead, like any self-respecting German.

 

 

12. Peeing in the ocean in Portugal

You are not allowed to pee in the ocean in Portugal. We know, no one can really get caught doing so.

 

 

13. Getting someone too drunk in Australian pubs

In Australia, getting your friend too drunk at the pub is met with heavy fines. Just stop after the 3rd beer and no one will get fined.

 

 

14. Using water guns in Cambodia on New Year's Eve

In 2001, Phnom Penh governor Chea Sophara banned the sale and import of all water guns, fearing they would cause social unrest during Khmer New Year celebrations.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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