Dumb and Stupid Laws in Rhode Island

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

Scituate

It is illegal to drive down any street with beer in your car, even if it is unopened.

I guess you'll need to drink it in the parking lot and THEN drive home.

Number 4

Providence

You may not sell toothpaste and a toothbrush to the same customer on a Sunday.

You'll have to decide which one is more important! A dilemma!

Number 3

Providence

It is illegal to wear transparent clothing.

I guess they are familiar with the Emperor's New Clothes.

Number 2

One must make a loud noise before passing a car on the left.

Left - beep. beep; right - go, go!

Number 1

Any marriage where either of the parties is an idiot or lunatic is null and void.

Oh, I KNOW this will come in handy!

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.