Think all laws make sense? Think again. From banning ice cream in your back pocket to outlawing high heels in historic zones, these bizarre laws are still in effect in 2025 and #4 will leave you speechless.
Weirdest Laws Still in Effect in 2025 You Won’t Believe #4
You would think by now most outdated or bizarre laws would have been repealed.
But no across the world (and even in the U.S.), there are still laws on the books that sound more like a joke than real legislation.
Some are ancient relics that were never removed.
Others were passed for oddly specific reasons.
And a few? They might even make some twisted kind of sense.
Here are the weirdest laws that are STILL legally enforceable in 2025 and yes, #4 is 100% real.
1. It is Illegal to Wear High Heels at Greek Historic Sites (Greece)
Planning to strut through the Parthenon in stilettos? Think again.
Since 2009, Greece has banned high heels at ancient monuments to prevent damage to fragile stone surfaces.
Why? Sharp heels can chip away centuries-old marble.
So keep it flat if you want to see the ruins fashion has limits.
2. No Ice Cream in Your Back Pocket on Sundays (Alabama, USA)
Wait, what?
This old Southern law was reportedly designed to stop horse theft in the 1800s.
Thieves would place ice cream in their back pocket, and horses tempted by the scent would follow them away without technically being “stolen.”
It may sound silly, but it is still technically on the books in parts of Alabama and Georgia.
3. It is Illegal to Die in Parliament (United Kingdom)
This famous UK law is so strange it is often assumed to be a myth.
But it is real though symbolic.
According to tradition, dying in the Houses of Parliament qualifies you for a state funeral, so the law was meant to prevent complications by forbidding it outright.
Obviously unenforceable (you can not punish the dead), but still a hilarious legal oddity.
4. It is Illegal to Take More Than One Shower a Day (California, USA drought-prone zones)
Yes, really.
Some municipalities in California, especially during drought declarations, have laws limiting water usage, including how many times residents can legally shower per day.
In some cities, violations can lead to fines if they exceed 55 gallons of water per person per day which includes laundry, toilets, AND bathing.
Want a second rinse? You might technically be breaking the law.
5. No Chewing Gum Allowed (Singapore)
This one’s legendary and still enforced.
Singapore strictly prohibits the import and sale of chewing gum, except for therapeutic dental or nicotine gums prescribed by a doctor.
Why? To keep streets clean and subways gum-free.
Littering with gum can cost you hundreds in fines, and repeat offenders might face mandatory community cleaning.
6. Couples Must Not Sleep Naked on Train Roofs (India)
While this sounds like satire, it originates from obscure railway regulations aimed at maintaining “public decency” in rural areas with open-roof sleeper trains.
While such behavior is rare (and probably uncomfortable), the law technically bans it.
7. Chickens Can not Cross the Road in Quitman, Georgia (USA)
In this little Georgia town, poultry owners are responsible for keeping chickens off the roads.
Why?
To prevent traffic hazards and preserve the mystery of why the chicken crossed the road in the first place
8. It is Illegal to Own More Than 110 Pounds of Video Games (Switzerland)
Some Swiss cantons have weight-based storage laws (yes, weight, not file size) for electronic and digital goods.
The law originated to prevent overloading residential power grids with too many power-consuming devices.
While rarely enforced today, technically owning a massive retro game collection could land you in hot water.
9. You Can not Frown at a Police Dog (Italy)
In Turin, Italy, the law requires respectful treatment of pets and working animals.
Offending a police dog especially during duty can result in fines or charges under animal protection laws.
So yes, technically, frowning at a K-9 can be interpreted as “intimidation” or “provocation.”
10. It is Illegal to Forget Your Wife’s Birthday (Samoa)
In Samoa, forgetting your spouse’s birthday is more than just a marital mistake it is a punishable offense.
While the law is loosely enforced, local courts can and have issued fines or mandated public apologies in domestic disputes involving “neglect.”
So…..maybe set that calendar reminder.
The Takeaway
From the hilarious to the head-scratching, these bizarre laws show us that legal systems are far from perfect or always rational.
Some were written for reasons long forgotten.
Others reflect unique cultural values or historical quirks.
And a few? They still matter more than you’d think.
Next time you travel or debate a weird rule, remember:
What seems absurd today might have been dead serious 100 years ago.
