There are some random and ridiculous laws still on the books in our state and in our cities. Some are almost laughable because they’re so out of date, although we’d like to say it’s never a good idea to laugh at the law. Others are weird, yet useful. Take a look at these 10 things that are actually illegal in South Carolina’s cities.

IN CHARLESTON -

1. It's against the law to drive a motor vehicle on King Street.
Flickr/Donald West
...whelp...I guess it's "technically" not being driven...
2. A fireman may blow up your house.
Flickr/Nestor Galina
There must be more to the law than the randomness of this simplified version.
IN GREENVILLE -

3. It's against the law to drink on the campus of Furman University unless you are 60 or older.
Flickr/Matt Bateman
The word is that Furman was a dry campus when this law was created. It had some older residents and those over 60 were exempt from the new law.
IN FOUNTAIN INN -

4. Horses are to wear pants at all times.
Flickr/Bryan Jones
Ut oh. It looks like this little fella is "streaking."
IN LANCASTER -

5. It's illegal to dance in public.
Flickr/Jim Culp
So.. take that exotic belly dancing class behind closed doors, lady!

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IN MYRTLE BEACH -

6. It's illegal to urinate in the waters of any park.
Flickr/Mark Robinson
Apparently even the ducks have to get out of the water first. Or maybe not. You know we're just joking, right? About the ducks.
7. No one may sleep on the beach after dark.
Flickr/Richard Toller
Ok. This one may seem dumb, but some people (ahem, tourists) may not exactly understand tides and high water marks. And while you'd THINK water lapping into your ears while you're asleep would wake someone. Not true. Especially if someone is sleeping off an adult beverage - or five.
8. No dogs are allowed on the beach during the summer or the owner will be arrested.
Flickr/Sherry Main
Yes, but can they go in the water?
IN SPARTANBURG -

9. Eating watermelons in the Magnolia Cemetery is forbidden.
Flickr/Trisha Fawver
Say what? We would love to know the origin of this one.

And finally...
IN HILTON HEAD -

10. It's against the law and considered a "nuisance violation" if one has a large amount of trash in their car.
Flickr/haselton68
"Hi, Mom. Um...yeah. I'm gonna need you to come pick me up at the police station in Hilton Head. ... my friends left all their garbage in my car..."

Were you surprised by any of these? Do you know of a dumb law in South Carolina? Share it with us in our comments on Facebook. We’d love to know!

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