Besides all it's other advantages, it turns out living in Texas might be the safest place you can live. An old law still on the books here in the great state of Texas requires criminals to give the subject of their crimes at least 24-hours notice (either in writing or orally) before committing a crime against them. The criminal also has to explain the nature of the crime he is about to commit. This is only one of the crazy antiquated laws still active in Texas.
We looked all over and found some of the best and most ridiculous laws still on the books here in Texas - some of what we came across made us laugh and some of it left us scratching our heads. The best of what we found had to do with Texas city and state driving laws.
In Borger, Texas you cannot throw any confetti, rubber balls, feather dusters, whips or quirts (riding crops), or explosive firecrackers from your car window - if you get caught expect to get a major ticket.
In Richardson, Texas it is illegal to place a "for sale" sign the window of your car if it will be visible from the street - rather than attracting potential buyers, you may attract the attention of police and get written a citation. It is illegal to do a U-turn in Richardson and other types of 'irregular turns,' if spotted by police, can land you a fine of up to $225.
In Temple you can't drive or ride your horse and buggy through the town square and in Texarkana owners of horses may not ride them at night without taillights.
Texas state law stipulates that all vehicles are required to have windshield wipers, but there is no law that required all cars to have windshields.
Drinking and driving is always a bad choice, but here in Texas, if you ride as a passenger in your own car while you are under the influence of drugs or alcohol and the person who is driving your car is impaired as well, both of you can be charged and fined,
Sometimes, what you're wearing -- or not -- while driving can earn also you fines all around the country. In Alabama, it is illegal for a driver to be blindfolded or barefoot while operating a vehicle. Women can't wear a housecoat while behind the wheel in California. And driving while not wearing shoes is prohibited in Virginia.
We looked all over and found some of the best and most ridiculous laws still on the books here in Texas - some of what we came across made us laugh and some of it left us scratching our heads. The best of what we found had to do with Texas city and state driving laws.
In Borger, Texas you cannot throw any confetti, rubber balls, feather dusters, whips or quirts (riding crops), or explosive firecrackers from your car window - if you get caught expect to get a major ticket.
In Richardson, Texas it is illegal to place a "for sale" sign the window of your car if it will be visible from the street - rather than attracting potential buyers, you may attract the attention of police and get written a citation. It is illegal to do a U-turn in Richardson and other types of 'irregular turns,' if spotted by police, can land you a fine of up to $225.
In Temple you can't drive or ride your horse and buggy through the town square and in Texarkana owners of horses may not ride them at night without taillights.
Texas state law stipulates that all vehicles are required to have windshield wipers, but there is no law that required all cars to have windshields.
Drinking and driving is always a bad choice, but here in Texas, if you ride as a passenger in your own car while you are under the influence of drugs or alcohol and the person who is driving your car is impaired as well, both of you can be charged and fined,
Sometimes, what you're wearing -- or not -- while driving can earn also you fines all around the country. In Alabama, it is illegal for a driver to be blindfolded or barefoot while operating a vehicle. Women can't wear a housecoat while behind the wheel in California. And driving while not wearing shoes is prohibited in Virginia.
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