Strange Traffic Laws That Are Still On The Books

As vehicles continue to be transformed through technological advancements and the variety of cars on the road evolves, so too do the rules that drivers have to abide by. While it can feel overwhelming to keep up with all the changes that occur in the traffic rulebook over the years, abiding by the rules of the road is essential, especially because of how your safety, as well as that of fellow drivers and pedestrians, is at stake. Still, that isn't to say there aren't some highly peculiar and often outdated laws that seem to no longer have relevance today. Here are some of the strangest traffic laws that still exist today.

Don't wander around for too long

Westminster, Colorado is not a town where you want to get lost. In fact, it could be downright illegal! This is because the town prohibits drivers from cruising along the same area three times or more during the same three-hour period between the hours of 9:00 PM and 4:00 AM. While this rule could be in place to prevent issues such as stalking and harassment, it certainly makes life harder for innocent travelers whose GPSs seem to be acting up.

Keeping it clean

In San Francisco, there's one particular rule that makes absolutely no sense. This Californian city has banned drivers from polishing their cars using used underwear. No matter what you may think about this peculiar rule, one can only imagine what sort of incident went down that convinced the city that this law is a necessity.

No more burnouts

For drivers in Kansas, the only kind of burnout that is permissible is one that takes place in the racing video game of the same name. This is because the state decided to outlaw the acts of wheel spinning and tire squealing. While the car may be stationary during such acts, the state decided to enforce this law in order to combat illegal street racing.

Ride "hay"ling

While haystacks may be essential for many farmers, actually transporting hay in Australia can prove difficult seeing as the government made it illegal to transport hay in the trunk of one's own car. If you thought that this law is bizarre, you'll be even more surprised to learn that you can still transport hay in a taxi, provided that it fits in the trunk, that is.