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:
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It's illegal to throw away used razor blades.
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It is illegal to bike over 65 mph.
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Town records cannot be kept where liquor is sold.
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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.)
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You may not use a White Cane unless you are legally Blind.
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It's illegal to hunt or discharge a firearm from a Public
Highway.
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It's illegal for a pickle not to bounce.
City Laws
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It's illegal to cross a street while walking on your hands
(Hartford.)
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It's illegal to walk backwards after Sunset (Devon.)
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A Fire Truck may not exceed 25 mph, even when going to a
fire (Guildford.)
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Silly String is banned (Southington.)
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Only white Christmas lights are allowed (Guildford.)
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It's illegal for a barber or beautician to sing, whistle,
or hum while working on a customer (Waterbury.)
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A man cannot kiss his wife on Sunday (Hartford.)
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It's illegal to educate dogs (Hartford.)
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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.
