Dumb and Stupid Laws in Pennsylvania

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 Pennsylvania's weird laws? Here are the top five strangest laws in Pennsylvania. 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

Allentown

There is a ban on men becoming aroused in public.

I didn't know you could control this!

Number 4

A special cleaning ordinance bans housewives from hiding dirt and dust under a rug in a dwelling.

Wow, they figured us out!

Number 3

Any motorist driving along a country road at night must stop every mile and send up a rocket signal, wait 10 minutes for the road to be cleared of livestock, and continue.

Better get some rockets in your trunk!

Number 2

It is contrary to Pennsylvania law to discharge a gun, cannon, revolver or other explosive weapon at a wedding.

And

Ministers are forbidden from performing marriages when either the bride or groom is drunk.

This could make some weddings interesting!

Number 1

Any motorist who sights a team of horses coming toward him must pull well off the road, cover his car with a blanket or canvas that blends with the countryside, and let the horses pass.Don't plan on getting anywhere!

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.