You May Not Tie an Alligator to a Fire Hydrant: And Other Really Dumb Laws

Did you know that in the state of Indiana it is illegal to be sexually aroused in public? Or that forgetting to close a gate is against the law in Nevada; or that shaking carpets in the street is strictly forbidden in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Thankfully the law which states that all London taxi drivers must carry a bale of hay or sack of oats was repealed in 1976! You can find out about these and a further ninety-seven ridiculous laws from all around the World in this hilarious collection. Compiled by Jeff Koon and Andy Powell from their website dumblaws.com, You May Not Tie an Alligator to a Fire Hydrant will astonish, possibly outrage and certainly amuse law-abiding citizens everywhere.