8 Laws Every South Carolinian Has Probably Unknowingly Broken At Least Once

South Carolina has several outdated and unusual laws that many people have likely broken without realizing.

South Carolina is still home to some weird laws that have been, or still remain, on the books in "The Palmetto State." And while most of these laws weren't, or currently aren't, enforced, we've all likely broken them at one time or another. Take a look at the eight weird laws in South Carolina that are listed below to see how many times you crossed the line between hardened criminal and being squeaky clean. How many of these laws are you guilty of breaking?

1. Playing pinball before your 18th birthday.

2. Purchasing a clock, or virtually anything other than groceries or a light bulb, on a Sunday.

3. Making a U-turn within 100 feet of an intersection even when signs aren't posted.

4. Driving your motor vehicle on King Street in Charleston.

5. Do you have a tattoo, or know someone who does? It's still an offense to have one.

6. Making a quick change of clothing at a gas station.

7. Have you ever danced in a club after midnight on Saturday? It's illegal to dance in a club on Sundays.

8. Working on Sundays.

Breaking the law is seriously no joke, but these particular eight laws are carryovers from days gone by and are just plain weird. If you're interested in learning about more weird laws in South Carolina, be sure to take a look at the following article: Not Many People Realize That These 10 Things Are Actually Illegal In South Carolina.

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