We all know that laws are put in place to keep everyone safe and to keep our society functioning. Normally, we assume laws have a purpose to protect us and serve us. We have found out that’s not always the case. Some things that are prohibited in this world just don’t make sense in our everyday life. Some laws seem so specific that you have to wonder how the act became illegal in the first place.

Here are eight crazy laws in Minneapolis-Saint Paul that will leave you scratching your head:

1. It is illegal to cross the state border with a duck on your head.
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If you're on your way to Wisconsin, chickens are also illegal to have on your head. Is this a play on "bird brain?"
2. It's totally illegal to ride a motorcycle without a shirt.
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and it's probably safest... Don't forget to wear your helmet as well!
3. All bathtubs must have feet
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... but they do not have to be used as a bathtub.
4. In Minneapolis, it is illegal to walk down an alley.
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No convenient shortcuts for you!

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5. Double parking can end up leaving your car on a chain-gang.
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6. Women who impersonate Santa Claus can face up to 30 days in jail.
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Sorry, ladies. We guess you're stuck portraying Mrs. Claus, or maybe even an elf!
7. It's strictly prohibited for a red car to drive down Lake Street in Minneapolis.
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No buts, no excuses. How many of you have violated this crazy law?
8. Men's and women's underwear must not hang on the same clothesline
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Why? We have absolutely no idea.

The Twin Cities have some crazy laws. A significant number of these extend throughout the entire state. Which of these wacky laws have you broken? Share with us in the comments below.

Continue your weird laws reading and check out Not That Many People Realize That These 9 Things Are Actually Illegal in Minnesota.

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