Dumb laws still on the books throughout the world:

China

Women are prohibited from walking around a hotel room in the nude. A woman may be naked only while in the bathroom.

Costa Rica

Swimming pool change rooms have cubicals, which swimmers MUST use for changing, and only one swimmer may occupy one cubical.

Doha, Qatar

If a naked Muslim woman is surprised by a man while bathing or dressing, she must first cover her face, not her body.

England

Any boy under the age of 10 may not see a naked manequin.

Mexico

Any kind of nude artistic display is illegal.

Saudi Arabia

Male doctors may not examine women, and women doctors cannot examine men.

Women may not become doctors.

Singapore

You may not walk around naked while in your home.  It is considered to be pornography.

Thailand

You must wear a shirt while driving a car.

It is illegal to leave your house if you are not wearing underwear.

 

USA

Arkansas

Nudism is illegal and it's illegal to even advocate nudism.

Florida

It is considered an offense to shower naked.

Stage nudity is banned, with the exception of "bona fide" theatrical performances. Violating this ordinance results in a $100 fine.

Illinois

It is legal to protest naked in front of city hall as long as you are under seventeen years of age and have legal permits.

It is unlawful to change clothes in an automobile with the curtains drawn, except in case of fire.

A law from the early 1900's prohibits men from going topless on the Boardwalk. (Repealed)

Minnesota

It is illegal to sleep naked.

All men driving motorcycles must wear shirts.

Maryland

It is a violation to be in a public park with a sleeveless shirt. $10 fine.

Nebraska

It is illegal to sleep naked in a hotel/ motel room.

North Carolina

Women must have their bodies covered by at least 16 yards of cloth at all times.

Oklahoma

Women may not gamble in the nude, in lingerie, or while wearing a towel.

Wisconsin

It is illegal to display an unclothed mannequin in a store window.

If you know of any dumb laws that should be on this page please let us know. Thank you!
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