15 Bizarre British Laws You're Probably Breaking Every Day

8. In London It Is Illegal To Shake A Rug In The Street

Aladdin Rug Gif Reverting back to the Metropolitan Police Act 1839 - and this time attention must be drawn to Section 60. This section makes it illegal to "beat or shake any carpet or rug in the street" in the City of London. So you cannot complete your spring clean by shaking your rug free of dust in the street - although shaking a doormat is allowed before 8am, naturally...
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