As we've observed more than once, regional differences provide plenty of amusement for us here on BikeRadar. So we began looking into some of the frankly ludicrous laws for cyclists around the world. Take a look at which ones you may have already broken.
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1. It is illegal to shoot any game — other than whales — from a moving vehicle in Tennessee, USA
We don't know why aquatic mammals get singled out, though it may be because you don't find too many whales in this large, landlocked state of southeastern USA. Either way, consider yourself warned.
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2. No "wanton or furious" cycling in the UK
A statutory offence that's curiously worded to modern ears, this law dates back to 1861 and is the cycling equivalent of dangerous driving. It makes it a criminal offence to cycle in a way that — through misconduct or neglect — causes bodily harm to a bystander, and is punishable by up to two years in jail. The Republic of Ireland repealed this law back in 2010.
3. No cycling without a shirt in Thailand
4. No cycling with a slingshot in your pocket in Bellingham, Washington, USA
5. No fancy riding in Galesburg, Illinois, USA
6. No riding a bike over 65mph in Connecticut, USA
7. No gargling while cycling in Peridot, Arizona
8. No riding a bike without a bell in New South Wales, Australia
9. No riding a bike no-handed in Colorado, USA
10. No riding a bike at night without pedal reflectors fitted in the United Kingdom
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