Most laws are made for pretty good reasons. You can’t drive drunk, kill another person, or bribe a politician. Some other laws, though? Well, there are some downright weird laws in Kansas. Here are 10 illegal things in Kansas that will likely have you scratching your head – and might even give you a bit of a laugh.
1.) Riding an animal down any road is against the law in Derby.
Giphy Tough luck, Fido.
2.) No one may catch fish with his bare hands no matter where you live in Kansas.
Giphy We shouldn’t be punishing this; we should be praising it. (That takes mad skills!)
3.) Hitting a vending machine that stole your money is illegal in Derby.
Giphy Shooting it with a .22, however, is perfectly fine.
4.) If two trains meet on the same track, neither shall proceed until the other has passed. That’s the law in all of Kansas.
Giphy Get comfortable. We’re not going anywhere anytime soon.
5.) All cars entering the city limits of Lawrence must first sound their horn to warn the horses of their arrival.
Giphy This sounds like a recipe for getting your car egged in the middle of the night.
6.) Musical car horns are banned in Russell.
Giphy Where is your sense of childlike whimsy, Russell?
7.) No one may sing the alphabet on the streets at night in Topeka.
Giphy What are we supposed to sing then?
8.) No one may wear a bee in their hat in Lawrence.
Giphy Great…Next you’re going to tell me that I can’t put the bee in my shoe either!
9.) It is illegal to drive one’s car through a parade in Topeka.
Giphy I figured that was just common sense?
10.) Rabbits may not be shot from motorboats (Statewide).
Giphy Who even does this?!
Do you know of any other weird laws in Kansas? What are your favorite fun facts about Kansas? Share them with us in the comments! Then check out 14 more things that are illegal in Kansas.
Giphy
Tough luck, Fido.
We shouldn’t be punishing this; we should be praising it. (That takes mad skills!)
Shooting it with a .22, however, is perfectly fine.
Get comfortable. We’re not going anywhere anytime soon.
This sounds like a recipe for getting your car egged in the middle of the night.
Where is your sense of childlike whimsy, Russell?
Giphy
What are we supposed to sing then?
Great…Next you’re going to tell me that I can’t put the bee in my shoe either!
I figured that was just common sense?
Who even does this?!
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Weird Laws In Kansas August 13, 2021 Beth Price-Williams What are some of the craziest illegal things in Kansas? There are some laws that just make sense – not driving drunk, for one. However, some illegal things in Kansas may just leave us shaking our heads in bewilderment. If you’re in Derby, whatever you do, don’t pee on the side of a building. Find the nearest bathroom instead. That’s not really crazy, just kind of common sense, isn’t it? If you’re planning to walk along the highway at night, make sure you get yourself a taillight. Failure to wear a taillight is a crime. If you’re in Topeka and have the urge to sing the ABCs, please don’t do it at night. Illegal. What are some strange things about Kansas? Some people, who aren’t from here, may say that there sure are some strange things about Kansas. (We’d politely disagree.) Let’s talk food combos that we all know and love and that may leave outsiders a bit confused. It’s probably safe to say a whole lot of Americans like a hearty bowl of chili. Give us Kansans a cinnamon roll on the side, please. Mmm, mmm, a piping hot bowl of chicken noodle soup on top of mashed potatoes just hits the spot, especially when we’re a bit under the weather. We’ll have a PB&J every now and then, but it really doesn’t get much better than a peanut butter and marshmallow fluff sandwich. What are the best fun facts about Kansas? Kansas is an awesome place to live and, if we’re not lucky enough to live here, it’s just as amazing to visit. What are some of your favorite fun facts about Kansas that show just what a sensational place it is? Did you know, for example, that there are 11 registered fountains in the state? We also have more boulevards than any other place in the world, except the City of Lights. That’s why we earned the moniker – The Paris of the Plains. Our beloved state just missed out on being called something else, like Rabbitville and Possum Trot. (No, really.)
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Weird Laws In Kansas
August 13, 2021
Beth Price-Williams
What are some of the craziest illegal things in Kansas? There are some laws that just make sense – not driving drunk, for one. However, some illegal things in Kansas may just leave us shaking our heads in bewilderment. If you’re in Derby, whatever you do, don’t pee on the side of a building. Find the nearest bathroom instead. That’s not really crazy, just kind of common sense, isn’t it? If you’re planning to walk along the highway at night, make sure you get yourself a taillight. Failure to wear a taillight is a crime. If you’re in Topeka and have the urge to sing the ABCs, please don’t do it at night. Illegal. What are some strange things about Kansas? Some people, who aren’t from here, may say that there sure are some strange things about Kansas. (We’d politely disagree.) Let’s talk food combos that we all know and love and that may leave outsiders a bit confused. It’s probably safe to say a whole lot of Americans like a hearty bowl of chili. Give us Kansans a cinnamon roll on the side, please. Mmm, mmm, a piping hot bowl of chicken noodle soup on top of mashed potatoes just hits the spot, especially when we’re a bit under the weather. We’ll have a PB&J every now and then, but it really doesn’t get much better than a peanut butter and marshmallow fluff sandwich. What are the best fun facts about Kansas? Kansas is an awesome place to live and, if we’re not lucky enough to live here, it’s just as amazing to visit. What are some of your favorite fun facts about Kansas that show just what a sensational place it is? Did you know, for example, that there are 11 registered fountains in the state? We also have more boulevards than any other place in the world, except the City of Lights. That’s why we earned the moniker – The Paris of the Plains. Our beloved state just missed out on being called something else, like Rabbitville and Possum Trot. (No, really.)
The OIYS Visitor Center
The OIYS Visitor Center
There are some laws that just make sense – not driving drunk, for one. However, some illegal things in Kansas may just leave us shaking our heads in bewilderment. If you’re in Derby, whatever you do, don’t pee on the side of a building. Find the nearest bathroom instead. That’s not really crazy, just kind of common sense, isn’t it? If you’re planning to walk along the highway at night, make sure you get yourself a taillight. Failure to wear a taillight is a crime. If you’re in Topeka and have the urge to sing the ABCs, please don’t do it at night. Illegal.
What are some strange things about Kansas?
Some people, who aren’t from here, may say that there sure are some strange things about Kansas. (We’d politely disagree.) Let’s talk food combos that we all know and love and that may leave outsiders a bit confused. It’s probably safe to say a whole lot of Americans like a hearty bowl of chili. Give us Kansans a cinnamon roll on the side, please. Mmm, mmm, a piping hot bowl of chicken noodle soup on top of mashed potatoes just hits the spot, especially when we’re a bit under the weather. We’ll have a PB&J every now and then, but it really doesn’t get much better than a peanut butter and marshmallow fluff sandwich.
What are the best fun facts about Kansas?
Kansas is an awesome place to live and, if we’re not lucky enough to live here, it’s just as amazing to visit. What are some of your favorite fun facts about Kansas that show just what a sensational place it is? Did you know, for example, that there are 11 registered fountains in the state? We also have more boulevards than any other place in the world, except the City of Lights. That’s why we earned the moniker – The Paris of the Plains. Our beloved state just missed out on being called something else, like Rabbitville and Possum Trot. (No, really.)
