Reality Check

Strange State Laws: Alabama

 Alabama is one of those states where people still don't realize the civil war ended a long time ago. I always said if I ever became suicidal, I'd go to one of those civil war re-enactments dressed up in Yankees baseball gear. I'd wave their pennants and cheer "GO YANKEES" and promptly be shot down by the entire confederate army. Over the course of this blog, we will be examining all the states to see what strange and antiquated laws that have been written over the years. The next set of unusual laws comes from Alabama. 

It is illegal to wear a fake moustache that causes laughter in church.
(If one wears a fake moustache in church, it must be strictly non-funny)

Putting salt on a railroad track may be punishable by death.
(There’s nothing worse than a salty train)

It is legal to drive the wrong way down a one-way street if you have a lantern attached to the front of your automobile.
(I need to go shopping for a new hood ornament)

Incestuous marriages are legal.
(Yep it’s just that kind of state)

Bear wrestling matches are prohibited.
(It’s also that kind of state)

You may not have an ice cream cone in your back pocket at any time.
(This is known to cause severe civil disorder)

It is illegal to maim oneself to escape duty.
(This is for the severely lazy)

You may not drive barefooted.
(It’s fine to do just about anything else barefooted, though)

Masks may not be worn in public.
(If you want to hide your face with a mask, you must not let said mask be seen)

It is illegal for a driver to be blindfolded while operating a vehicle.
(So much for my Jedi training)