Dumb and Stupid Laws in New Jersey

Dumbness and stupidity can be found at the highest levels of our society. The law is not exempt from examples of stupidity. And it is found far and wide across our country in each and every state. All states have weird and dumb laws on the books. It is often more time consuming and costly to have them removed, so there they sit. They usually aren't acted upon but they are legal and binding and can be enacted upon if an officer of the law wanted to do so. Some are actually new and have been used recently. How strange are New Jersey's weird laws? Here are the top five strangest laws in New Jersey. These are listed here in descending order for your entertainment. It is hoped that you would not use them to enact a citizen's arrest! Talk about dumb and stupid!

Number 5

It is against the law for a man to knit during the fishing season.

So put your two sticks down for one big one.

Number 4

It is against the law to "frown" at a police officer.

Get a ticket - Be Happy! Bobby McFerrin would be proud.

Number 3

Drivers must warn those who they pass on highways before they do so.

And

All motorists must honk before passing another car, bicyclist, skater, and even a skateboarder.

New Jersey is really serious about this law. So, scare the crap out of someone and then pass them.

Number 2

You cannot pump your own gas.

Pumping gas - it's a party! Bring a friend.

Number 1

It is illegal to wear a bullet-proof vest while committing a murder.

I guess New Jersey doesn't worry about the larger illegality of MURDER!

From Blairstown:

No street-side trees may be planted that "obscure the air".

Trees can produce clean air but don't obscure it!

Please note: This piece is written as humor. It is meant as entertainment only. For some reason, this needs to be stated for some readers.