In last week’s blog, we shared with you some of the most unique driving laws for half of these United States. This week, it’s Montana through Wyoming’s turn. Happy driving!
Montana
Sure, you know to stop at railroad crossings. But did you know that in some places in Montana you can’t drive an animal onto train tracks with the purpose of hurting a train?
Nebraska
Ah, the scenic mountain views in Nebraska. Wait. There aren’t any. It’s surprising, then, that a law in this state requires drivers on mountains to operate their vehicle cautiously near the right edge of the highway.
Nevada
No camels on the highway in Nevada, so if you’re considering taking your two-hump pet for a ride, you’re out of luck.
New Hampshire
If you’re thinking of taking up a habit of inhaling bus fumes with the intent of inducing “euphoria,” you’d better do it in another state.
New Jersey
Not honking when passing another vehicle is illegal in the Garden State.
New Mexico
OTR drivers don’t have to worry about this law, but cabbies in New Mexico aren’t allowed to reach out and pull potential customers into their taxies.
New York
It’s officially illegal in Sag Harbor to take your clothes off in your automobile.
North Carolina
Halloween is next week, but drivers in this state are prohibited by law from driving through a cemetery just for fun.
North Dakota
Even if you have a dollar’s worth of pennies, it’s illegal to put one of them in an automatic parking ticket machine in the Peace Garden State.
Ohio
Are you considering visiting the Pro Football Hall of Fame? In Canton, those wearing roller skates aren’t allowed by law to share the streets with cars.
Oklahoma
Even if you just picked up your favorite comic book, it’ll illegal in this state to read one while driving. Not that we recommend perusing any reading materials while driving, anyway.
Oregon
Don’t leave your car door open longer than “necessary” here if you want to avoid a ticket.
Pennsylvania
Your truck will need to be taken apart and hidden from horses if they appear frightened by it. Am I kidding? Neigh!
Rhode Island
No horse racing on the highway!
South Carolina
Does Hilton Head have a lower rat population? Maybe. It’s against the law to store trash in your vehicle, primarily because it can attract these often-unwanted rodents.
South Dakota
If you drive through the Mount Rushmore State and see what appears to be a young driver, your eyes might not be deceiving you. Adolescents at least 14 years of age can apply for their driver’s license if they possess the required documents.
Tennessee
It’s against the law to shoot from a moving vehicle any game except whales. You know, because there are so many whales in this state with no ocean in it.
Texas
In order to register your vehicle in this large state, you must have windshield wipers. No mention of a windshield, though.
Utah
Birds in this state have the right of way on highways. Please yield to your feathery friends!
Vermont
Billboards are prohibited in this state.
Virginia
It’s against the law for a woman to drive her vehicle down Main Street in Waynesboro – unless, of course, her husband is walking in front of it and waving a red flag.
Washington
Apparently being a driver with criminal intentions isn’t a big deal in Washington – as long as that motorist stops at the city limits to contact the chief of police to inform that official he or she is entering town.
West Virginia
If your route takes you through this state, and you’re not sure what’s for dinner, simply pick up some roadkill. It’s legal.
Wisconsin
Taking a break to enjoy some cool fall weather riding a bicycle? Make sure you keep our hands on the handlebars! Otherwise, you’re in violation of the law.
Wyoming
Get your wallet out to pay the $750 fine if you neglect to close the gate over the road, river, stream or ditch behind you.
Though these laws are humorous and probably aren’t often enforced, it’s important to remember that each state has different driving laws. As an OTR driver, you know safety is a priority.
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