10 Wacky U.S. State Laws That Are Still in Effect (Seriously)

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You might think the law is all serious business, but some state laws make you wonder if lawmakers were just having a slow day. Here's a round-up of ten of the most bizarre laws that are still technically in effect in the United States.

1. Alabama – It’s illegal to drive blindfolded.

Well, there goes my plan for “trust fall but with a Prius.” Alabama makes it clear: you need eyes on the road, not on your TikTok blindfold challenge.
📚 Source: Good Housekeeping

2. Alaska – You can’t be drunk in a bar.

That's right—you can buy alcohol in a bar, but being visibly drunk? That’s illegal. Alaska: where the party ends as soon as it starts.
📚 Source: Alaska Stat. § 04.16.070

3. Arizona – Donkeys can’t sleep in bathtubs.

This came after a donkey took a nap in a tub, a dam broke, and he floated away like a loofah with legs. Lawmakers said, “Never again.”
📚 Source: Arizona Republic via USA Today

4. Arkansas – No honking near sandwich shops after 9 p.m.

Apparently, sandwich shops need their rest. Honk if you’re hungry? Not unless you want a ticket with that BLT.
📚 Source: Only in Your State

5. California (Berkeley) – You can’t whistle for your lost canary before 7 a.m.

Because waking up the neighbors with your bird call is apparently a crime against humanity.
📚 Source: SFGate

6. Connecticut – Pickles must bounce to be legally sold.

In 1948, pickle fraud was real. If your pickle doesn’t bounce, it’s just a soggy imposter.
📚 Source: Connecticut State Library

7. Florida – Unmarried women can’t skydive on Sundays.

Because apparently, falling in love is okay, but falling from a plane? Not without a marriage license and a weekday.
📚 Source: StupidLaws.com Archive

8. Indiana – You can’t catch fish with your bare hands.

Put away your inner bear instincts. In Indiana, the fish deserve a sporting chance—and so do you.
📚 Source: Indiana Code Title 14

9. Kansas – You can’t serve wine in teacups.

Looks like your Bridgerton-themed dinner party just became a criminal act.
📚 Source: Kansas Liquor Control Act

10. Louisiana – Sending someone a surprise pizza is harassment.

That "random act of kindness" could get you fined. So, surprise tacos instead?
📚 Source: Louisiana Statute § 14:68.6

Final Thoughts

Whether meant to solve actual problems or written in moments of legislative boredom, these laws prove that legal history has a funny side. Next time you're bored, just remember: somewhere, it’s illegal to whistle for your bird.

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