15 Ridiculous Laws You Didn't Know You'd Broken

Don't get drunk at the pub!

By Tom Butler /

Creating the perfect set of laws is no easy business. Passing through a new law requires the approval of a number of officials before it can be considered, and even then it's often a long time before it's actually implemented. The same tricky process applies to the removal of existing laws, which often means that the country is left with a bunch of laws that don't really make much sense in the modern world. Whether its laws relating to medieval warfare, or a Norwegian's right to go and have a good pillage every now and then, many country's legal systems are packed with laws that are essentially defunct. This list takes a look at 15 laws that, if they were all to apply in the country you currently live in, you've probably broken already. From ridiculous sexism towards women, to weird laws that were only introduced recently, each of these laws are hilariously bizarre.

Advertisement

15. A Female May Not Appear Unshaven In Public

Where: Carrizozo, New Mexico If you're planning on going to New Mexico, you'd best make sure to pack a razor. In Carrizozo, it's still technically forbidden for a woman to appear unshaven while in public.