Silly Connecticut Laws

Connecticut's Strange Laws

Every State has a few archaic laws, and Connecticut is no exception. Silly laws exist, both on a State level and in individual towns. Here are a few of Connecticut's stranger laws.

State Laws:

1. It's illegal to throw away used razor blades.
   
2. It is illegal to bike over 65 mph.
   
3. Town records cannot be kept where liquor is sold.
   
4. It's illegal to buy alcohol after 8 pm or on Sundays.
   (Amended so that you now can buy liquor on Sundays between the hours of 10 am and 5 pm.)
   
5. You may not use a White Cane unless you are legally Blind.
   
6. It's illegal to hunt or discharge a firearm from a Public Highway.
   
7. It's illegal for a pickle not to bounce.
   

City Laws

1. It's illegal to cross a street while walking on your hands (Hartford.)
   
2. It's illegal to walk backwards after Sunset (Devon.)
   
3. A Fire Truck may not exceed 25 mph, even when going to a fire (Guildford.)
   
4. Silly String is banned (Southington.)
   
5. Only white Christmas lights are allowed (Guildford.)
   
6. It's illegal for a barber or beautician to sing, whistle, or hum while working on a customer (Waterbury.)
   
7. A man cannot kiss his wife on Sunday (Hartford.)
   
8. It's illegal to educate dogs (Hartford.)
   
9. An arcade cannot have more than 4 amusement devices and must be licensed (Rocky Hill.)
   

Here at the Law Offices of Heath D Harte, we believe in a strong defense, especially when it comes to silly laws like these. If you are arrested for violating any of these laws, we will help you get your case thrown out.