10 Of The Strangest Laws In The United States

Would you believe us if we told you that putting an ice cream cone in the back of your pocket is considered breaking the law in Alabama? What about a weird Californian law that says you are not able to ride your bike in a pool? There’s a number of laws that are so strange but are still in law and applicable to this day. Olivia Locher, a NYC photographer, decided to do a photo series playing with these laws, making some of the most hilarious images.



No Ice Cream

In Alabama it’s forbidden by law to have an ice cream cone in your back pocket at any time.



No Pool Cycling

In California it is illegal to ride bicycles in the pool.



No Ear Coins

In Hawaii, you are not allowed to place coins into people’s ears.



No Cheeseless Apple Pies

In Wisconsin it is illegal to serve apple pie in public establishments without cheese.



No Unusual Haircuts

In Texas, it is forbidden by law to wear unusual haircuts.



Bouncing Pickles

In Connecticut, for pickles to be actually considered pickles, they must bounce. Otherwise they aren’t pickles.



No Tight Pants

In Delaware, form-fitting pants are illegal if they are tight around the waist.



No Photographs

In Massachusetts photographing up-skirt photos can be considered a crime.



No Polka Dots

In Washington, painting polka dots on the American flag is illegal.



No Tapping

In New Hampshire, it is forbidden to tap your foot in the rhytm of music.