Not Many People Realize That These 14 Things Are Actually Illegal In Kansas

Kansas has several unusual laws that range from prohibiting spitting on sidewalks to banning musical car horns.

Have you ever shot a rabbit from a motorboat? How about wore a bee in your hat? Driven through a parade? If you answered no and think we're crazy for asking, you're not alone. If you answered yes, you are a lawbreaker. Don't believe us?  Check out these weird laws in Kansas that will leave you with way more questions than answers.

1. (In Lawrence) All cars entering the city limits must first sound their horn to warn the horses of their arrival.

Don't worry about being considerate of your neighbors, what about their horses? Will someone please think of the horses?

2. (In Dodge City) It is illegal to spit on a sidewalk.

This shouldn't have to be a law; it's a common courtesy!

3. (In Derby) It is illegal to pee on the side of a building.

Again, common sense/courtesy... just saying.

4. Throughout the state, it is illegal to shoot a rabbit from a motorboat...

But if you were able to do it, we'd be impressed!

5. ...catch a fish with your bare hands...

Again, why are we looking down on this? That's amazing! But in reality, hand fishing, for flathead catfish only, is legal from sunrise to sunset June 15 through August 31 each year in certain parts of the state.

6. ...for one train to proceed along the tracks until the other has passed...

We guess the conductors have to play "Rock, Paper, Scissors" to figure out who goes first then?

7. ...and walking along highways at night without wearing tail lights.

Can we purchase human tail lights on Amazon?

8. (In Overland Park) One may not picket a funeral.

We'll give you three guesses as to why this law was put into place. *cough* Westboro Baptist Church *cough*.

9. (In Russell) Musical car horns are banned.

Great... we guess this means our "La Cucaracha" horns will just go to waste!

10. (In Salina) It is illegal to leave your car running unattended.

This is one of those common sense things. We know it makes your car warmer in the winter, but it also increases your chances of having your car stolen. The more you know!

11. (In Topeka) It is illegal to sing the alphabet on the streets at night.

"I'm a Little Teapot", however, is not only legal, but encouraged.

12. (In Lawrence) It is illegal to wear a bee in your hat.

Why? And we don't mean, "why can't I put a bee in my favorite hat", we mean WHY IS THIS EVEN AN ISSUE?

13. (In Derby) It is illegal to hit a vending machine that stole your money...

Throwing furniture at it, however, is completely understood.

14. ...or ride an animal down any street.

It may be time to invest in a car.

What do you think of these laws? Which weird laws in Kansas have you broken, and how long will you be on the run for?

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