Laws are necessary to maintain stability and control. But some laws seem a little crazy, especially now, in the 21st century. However, many years ago, these laws came into being, and for some reason, we still haven’t gotten rid of them. Officially anyway. Think you know all of the illegal things in Connecticut? Here’s a good way to test yourself. Check out these 11 weird laws in Connecticut.
- Town records may not be kept where liquor is sold.
Özgür Cam/Flickr Town or probate records shall not be kept in any room in which alcoholic liquor is sold, nor in any room from which there is direct access to a room in which such liquor is sold. Any town clerk or judge of probate violating the provisions of this section shall be subject to the penalties provided in section 30-113.
- You can be stopped by the police for biking over 65 miles per hour.
eLKayPics / Lutz Koch/Flickr Only two people in history ever biked this fast, and they were training professionally. Just another of those fun facts in Connecticut you can share with others now.
- In order for a pickle to officially be considered a pickle, it must bounce.
Dominik/Flickr Honestly, I appreciate a state that appreciates a good pickle. But I’ve never seen one bounce. If you’re looking for strange things about Connecticut, you’ve definitely found one with bouncing pickles.
- It is illegal to discharge a firearm from a public highway.
Peretz Partensky/Flickr Any person who hunts or discharges any firearm from any public highway shall be fined not more than one hundred dollars. This section shall not apply to any law or conservation enforcement officer in the performance of his duty. Enforcement officers of the Department of Environmental Protection are empowered to arrest for the violation of the provisions of this section.
- It is illegal to dispose of used razor blades.
Dana Moos/Flickr Hands up if you’re guilty of this crime? Most of us probably are.
- In Hartford, you aren’t allowed to cross a street while walking on your hands.
KROCKY MESHKIN/Flickr So this guy would be in a lot of trouble.
- In Southington, silly string is banned.
Joe Utsler/Flickr In the mid 1990s, a group of children ran up to a police officer and sprayed him with silly string during the Apple Harvest Festival. So, they banned the product to keep it from ever happening again.
- In Rocky Hill, an arcade may not have more than a total of four amusement devices.
Sam Howzit/Flickr They’re pretty serious about what constitutes an arcade. Thus the limit on “devices” such as ping pong and air hockey.
- In Meriden, the use of a bean whistle in public is prohibited.
Sharon Hall Shipp/Flickr No person not a member of the Police Department of the City shall have in his possession or blow upon, whistle or use in any manner the whistle or call known as the “bean police call.”
- In Waterbury, no beautician can hum, whistle, or sing while working on a customer.
Corey Balazowich/Flickr Do you think there was an epidemic of singing hairdressers in the past? I think I’d enjoy that.
- In Guilford, only white Christmas lights are allowed for display.
shelmac/Flickr That seems boring, although this house does look pretty good. But I couldn’t resist adding red lights, too.
How many of these weird laws in Connecticut did you already know? Have you broken any? Let us know in the comments! Up for some more fun facts about Connecticut? Here are 10 more illegal things in Connecticut.
Özgür Cam/Flickr
Town or probate records shall not be kept in any room in which alcoholic liquor is sold, nor in any room from which there is direct access to a room in which such liquor is sold. Any town clerk or judge of probate violating the provisions of this section shall be subject to the penalties provided in section 30-113.
eLKayPics / Lutz Koch/Flickr
Only two people in history ever biked this fast, and they were training professionally. Just another of those fun facts in Connecticut you can share with others now.
Dominik/Flickr
Honestly, I appreciate a state that appreciates a good pickle. But I’ve never seen one bounce. If you’re looking for strange things about Connecticut, you’ve definitely found one with bouncing pickles.
Peretz Partensky/Flickr
Any person who hunts or discharges any firearm from any public highway shall be fined not more than one hundred dollars. This section shall not apply to any law or conservation enforcement officer in the performance of his duty. Enforcement officers of the Department of Environmental Protection are empowered to arrest for the violation of the provisions of this section.
Dana Moos/Flickr
Hands up if you’re guilty of this crime? Most of us probably are.
KROCKY MESHKIN/Flickr
So this guy would be in a lot of trouble.
Joe Utsler/Flickr
In the mid 1990s, a group of children ran up to a police officer and sprayed him with silly string during the Apple Harvest Festival. So, they banned the product to keep it from ever happening again.
Sam Howzit/Flickr
They’re pretty serious about what constitutes an arcade. Thus the limit on “devices” such as ping pong and air hockey.
Sharon Hall Shipp/Flickr
No person not a member of the Police Department of the City shall have in his possession or blow upon, whistle or use in any manner the whistle or call known as the “bean police call.”
Corey Balazowich/Flickr
Do you think there was an epidemic of singing hairdressers in the past? I think I’d enjoy that.
shelmac/Flickr
That seems boring, although this house does look pretty good. But I couldn’t resist adding red lights, too.
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Weird Laws In Connecticut September 21, 2021 Beth Price-Williams What are some strange things about Connecticut? Every state has its own quirks, and Connecticut is certainly no different. If you’ve ever been curious as to some of the strange things about Connecticut, look no further than the extremely weird things we, who live here, all do. Sure, you could call yourself a Connecticuter, but natives prefer the term Nutmegger. Trips to the beaches aren’t as much about surfing as they are about sunbathing, relaxing picnics, and leisurely strolls in the sand. We’re all about eating at diners, and every single one of us is a Huskies’ fan. Are there any crazy illegal things in Connecticut? With all of the crazy illegal things in Connecticut, you may have already unwittingly broken the law. Have you, for example, eaten in your car in Bloomington or used a white cane anywhere in the state? Unless you are blind, you’re breaking the law if you use a white cane in Connecticut. Go for a leisurely stroll after sunset in Devon, but don’t walk backward. It’s illegal. Your dog might be really smart, but you’re breaking the law if you try to education him while you’re in Hartford. Your favorite politician holding a rally at the local dump? You might want to avoid it. It’s illegal to campaign at the dump. What are some fun facts about Connecticut? Connecticut is an amazing state, whether you live here or you’re just visiting. Have you heard some of these fun facts about Connecticut, like it’s the birthplace of Former President George W. Bush? Connecticut is also the birthplace of Pez dispensers and Goodyear, perhaps most famous for its blimp. If you’re a wrestling fan, you won’t find a better place to visit than Connecticut, the home to the WWF. Its headquarters is in Stamford. We also drive a whole lot in Connecticut. In fact, the average American drives about 15,000 miles a year. Those of us in Connecticut rack up an average of 24,000 miles.
The OIYS Visitor Center
Weird Laws In Connecticut
September 21, 2021
Beth Price-Williams
What are some strange things about Connecticut? Every state has its own quirks, and Connecticut is certainly no different. If you’ve ever been curious as to some of the strange things about Connecticut, look no further than the extremely weird things we, who live here, all do. Sure, you could call yourself a Connecticuter, but natives prefer the term Nutmegger. Trips to the beaches aren’t as much about surfing as they are about sunbathing, relaxing picnics, and leisurely strolls in the sand. We’re all about eating at diners, and every single one of us is a Huskies’ fan. Are there any crazy illegal things in Connecticut? With all of the crazy illegal things in Connecticut, you may have already unwittingly broken the law. Have you, for example, eaten in your car in Bloomington or used a white cane anywhere in the state? Unless you are blind, you’re breaking the law if you use a white cane in Connecticut. Go for a leisurely stroll after sunset in Devon, but don’t walk backward. It’s illegal. Your dog might be really smart, but you’re breaking the law if you try to education him while you’re in Hartford. Your favorite politician holding a rally at the local dump? You might want to avoid it. It’s illegal to campaign at the dump. What are some fun facts about Connecticut? Connecticut is an amazing state, whether you live here or you’re just visiting. Have you heard some of these fun facts about Connecticut, like it’s the birthplace of Former President George W. Bush? Connecticut is also the birthplace of Pez dispensers and Goodyear, perhaps most famous for its blimp. If you’re a wrestling fan, you won’t find a better place to visit than Connecticut, the home to the WWF. Its headquarters is in Stamford. We also drive a whole lot in Connecticut. In fact, the average American drives about 15,000 miles a year. Those of us in Connecticut rack up an average of 24,000 miles.
The OIYS Visitor Center
The OIYS Visitor Center
Every state has its own quirks, and Connecticut is certainly no different. If you’ve ever been curious as to some of the strange things about Connecticut, look no further than the extremely weird things we, who live here, all do. Sure, you could call yourself a Connecticuter, but natives prefer the term Nutmegger. Trips to the beaches aren’t as much about surfing as they are about sunbathing, relaxing picnics, and leisurely strolls in the sand. We’re all about eating at diners, and every single one of us is a Huskies’ fan.
Are there any crazy illegal things in Connecticut?
With all of the crazy illegal things in Connecticut, you may have already unwittingly broken the law. Have you, for example, eaten in your car in Bloomington or used a white cane anywhere in the state? Unless you are blind, you’re breaking the law if you use a white cane in Connecticut. Go for a leisurely stroll after sunset in Devon, but don’t walk backward. It’s illegal. Your dog might be really smart, but you’re breaking the law if you try to education him while you’re in Hartford. Your favorite politician holding a rally at the local dump? You might want to avoid it. It’s illegal to campaign at the dump.
What are some fun facts about Connecticut?
Connecticut is an amazing state, whether you live here or you’re just visiting. Have you heard some of these fun facts about Connecticut, like it’s the birthplace of Former President George W. Bush? Connecticut is also the birthplace of Pez dispensers and Goodyear, perhaps most famous for its blimp. If you’re a wrestling fan, you won’t find a better place to visit than Connecticut, the home to the WWF. Its headquarters is in Stamford. We also drive a whole lot in Connecticut. In fact, the average American drives about 15,000 miles a year. Those of us in Connecticut rack up an average of 24,000 miles.
