13 of strange things that are illegal in New York

In each state of the United States you can find several laws that are surprising and puzzling. If you think that a pragmatic New York is an exception to this rule, then you are greatly mistaken.

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Edition Only in Your State compiled a list of unexpected things from 13 that are illegal in New York.

1. Wear slippers in a public place after 22: 00

Some residents of New York say that this law does not really exist, and that this is an invention of jokers. However, others argue that it is absolutely real law, which is designed to protect the streets of the city from rats, because such shoes often spread an unpleasant smell that can attract these rodents.

2. To hit a man in the head with a ball

Not only that after this, you are most likely to encounter the indignation of your victim, such actions are also illegal in New York.

3. $ 25 fine for flirting

Men in New York are not allowed to look at women on the streets of New York in a sexually suggestive manner - they can be fined for doing so.

4. Limit the number of helium balloons on Long Island

If you are preparing a festive event on Long Island (Suffolk County), make sure that the number of balls you let into the sky will be less than 25. Otherwise, you face a fine.

5. Tourist signs along the motorways

On the roads of the state of New York you can find a lot of signs that report on historical sites and attractions. But in fact there are strict rules when it comes to what signs can be placed on main roads, and these tourist signs violate both federal rules and state laws.

6. Popular gesture prohibited in New York

A popular gesture, when a person puts his thumb on the tip of the nose and waves the rest of his fingers, is illegal in New York.

7. Mechanical bulls

Fans of riding mechanical bulls violate the law in the town of Hempstead, as well as in Nassau County.

8. No ferrets!

In the city of New York are quite strict laws, relatively exotic animals. And if a ferret lives in your family, then when you move to New York you will have to give it to friends or relatives living in another city.

9. Archery

In the city of Babilon, all types of archery are prohibited, be it learning this kind of art or just entertainment.

10. Can't overtake garbage trucks

Recently, a law was passed in New York prohibiting overtaking garbage trucks on roads.

11. On Sundays, New Yorkers are forbidden to walk with a cone of ice cream in their back pocket.

12. In the state of New York it is forbidden to take pictures and publish pictures of ballots during elections, as well as take a selfie with this document.

13. Giving puppet shows on the window

If you live in the city of New York, then by no means try to arrange a puppet show using your window sill as a scene. In this case, you face up to 30 days in prison.

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