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Known or Legally Proved Written Statements Significant in the Legal Profession. Law Community published interesting legal facts that from all over the world that would amaze and educate lawyers and law students.

PDA OR PUBLIC INDECENCY IN UAE?

Public Display of Affection (PDA) means showing affection towards your partner publicly, and it is disapproved of in the city of Dubai. Hugging, kissing, petting, etc., in public, is inappropriate and leads to public obscenity, which is punishable under the law of United Arab Emirates (UAE) and may lead to imprisonment or even deportation.

WOMAN AND DRIVING IN VIRGINIA

Red flag law was enacted in the United States, which required new drivers to take precautions which include waving a red flag in front of the car as a warning signal for other drivers and pedestrians. In Virginia, it is against the law for a female driver to drive a car in the main street unless her husband is walking/running in front of the car waving a red flag to warn approaching of the vehicle.

Why is it illegal to honk after 9 pm?

It is illegal in Arkansas to honk near a sandwich shop after 9 pm, this is likely because most of them are closed at this time, and by honking, you would be disturbing the peace. You are not going to get the sandwich anyways after 9 pm so ensure that you don't cause any disturbance by honking after 9 pm, it is made illegal.

In Province, Rhode Island, selling toothpaste and toothBrush to the same customer on Sunday is illegal

Concerning about oral hygiene can put you behind bars. Sounds stupid, isn’t it? It’s a bit obvious why. But the thing is there is no such law like that in Rhode Island. It’s just an urban myth spread by some bloggers without any fact check. The Deputy City Clerk of the Province city Lory Hagen clarified this herself. She said there’ there’s no ordinance in relation to this fact. So you can buy toothpaste and toothbrush as you want.

The Aircraft Act 1934 states that flying a kite without police permission is a breach of the law in India

Planning to fly a kite? Take permission from the local Police. No, there is no such law in India. Still, suppose you are negligent while flying a kite and pose a threat to any person or any property on the ground. In that case, you will be punished with imprisonment for water or air, which is six May extend to months, or with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees or with both under Section 11 of the Act. As under Section 2 (1) of the Act comes under the definition of kite aircraft.

In Kentucky, it is against the law for a woman to remarry the same man four times

Give him another Chance but more than thrice. I also agree this doesn’t make any sense, but it’s the rule of law in Kentucky. But look at the brighter side, it's a good law. If you have already divorced him thrice, it is obvious that you both are not made for each other. Besides, how many times he will pay maintenance for the same mistake. Isn’t Isn’t this will be the violation of double jeopardy just kidding.

It’s illegal to make coffins out of anything except nutshells or wood in Italy

Italy promoting Environment-friendly way to make coffins or not. I am a bit confused by this law. Instead of saving trees and using other materials to make coffins, they are doing things on the contrary. By allowing only wood to be used and nutshells for making it. Eventually, it is the law of the land and must be followed. But if we look at the other side, it’s good. As the wooden coffin will decompose with the body, other material will not.

In Barcelona, Spain, it’s illegal to wear a swimsuit on public streets

Want to Flaunt your Beach body in Barcelona? Think twice. Planning to go Barcelona and enjoy around its beaches in your fancy swimsuit. This might get you in trouble. The Barcelona City Council has banned wearing swimsuits around the streets. You are only allowed to do this on the beach within the 5Km range of the beach. If you are caught in a two-piece, the fine can go up to €500 (about Rs 43,525 in Indian currency.

In Turkey, it’ sits illegally for a man above 80 yrs. to become a pilot

Be aware, Grandpa’s grandpas do n don't fly a plane in Turkey. It’s an obvious thing as almost in every country the retirement of pilots is not more than 65 years. So instead of deciding the retirement age of pilots, Turkey has kept a benchmark of 80 years which makes no sense. Maybe it could be because of a shortage of pilots in their air force and airlines.

It’s illegal to harass bigfoot and other undiscovered Subspecies.

In America even a Bigfoot has its rights protected. In Washington State, harassment of Bigfoot (Sasquatch) or other undiscovered subspecies is an offence punishable by fines and/or imprisonment. So next if you encounter a bigfoot which is almost impossible, try not to violate its right. Either will end up eaten by it or behind bars.

It’s illegal to kill more than four turtles in your lifetime in North Carolina

It’s time to give up on Turtle meat and go Vegan After an increase in the trafficking of the snapping turtles and other endangered species to the Asian countries for their meat and medical importance, the Federal Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking protective measures to save these reptiles. As per new rules, if anyone wants to catch more than four turtles, he needs a wildlife collection license, which costs $5. That allows the person to collect as many as 10 per day, up to 100 per year.

It’s illegal to kill Bigfoot in British Columbia, Canada

Going for a BigFoot hunt? It might get you behind bars It has been rumoured since ages that once a governor of British Columbia declared that it’s illegal to kill a Sasquatch (Bigfoot). However, there is no written proof regarding it. But there does exist a law that declares that the government owns all the wildlife. They can’t be hunted without a proper licence. And messing with bigfoot is not a good idea if ever it crosses your path.

It’s illegal to wear Masks in Public in Denmark

You live in Denmark? If yes you should be afraid of wearing a mask instead of Corona Yes, you heard it right. The Danish Health Authorities have advised the general public against wearing face masks. They said that there is no documentation proving that masks outside the hospitals have any effect over the spread of infection. Instead, they want to ensure that there is no lack of face masks where they are needed the most like health care centres.

It is illegal to hunt camels in the State of Arizona

Although the legislation may have applied at one point in time, there is no such rule today. In 1855, the Secretary of State, Jefferson Davis, persuaded the U.S. Armed powers to import camel herds from the Middle East as a means of freight and man transport. Buyers moved two groups of animals across Texas and to Arizona-the first group of 33 camels and the second group of 44. The camels got a blow! Locals liked them and could handle the heat of the desert while pulling two or three times as heavy as typical mules of the Army. Crowds of adoring fans would crowd wherever the camels were going. The surviving camels either fled into the wild or were killed, at which stage it was declared unlawful to hunt camels. There are storeys about camels roaming through the desert to this day, but none of those accounts is being substantiated.

In England, all men older than 14-year-old must carry out two hours of longbow practice every day

All English males over 14 years of age shall undergo two hours of longbow practice each week, supervised by the local clergy. This rule dates back to the Middle Ages when no army existed and is still in force today.

In London, it is illegal to flag down a taxi if you already have the plague.

In London, it's (knowingly) illegal for a person with the plague to flag a taxi down or attempt to board a bus. The law forbids someone who suspects they have a notifiable disease (including the plague) from accessing some public transport (taxi) without first asking the conveyance driver.