Stupid Kansas Laws
Dead chickens may not cross the road
No dead animals or garbage may be hauled across Kansas Avenue.
Sec. 54-5. Hauling on Kansas Avenue restricted. No stable manure, offal, house refuse, garbage, night soil or dead animals shall be hauled along Kansas Avenue except over the Kansas Avenue Memorial Bridge. (Code 1981, § 20-202
Singing in the rain illegal
Singing too loud between the hours of 11pm and 7am is unlawful.
Sec. 54-158. Yelling, shouting, etc. Yelling, shouting, hooting, whistling or singing on the public streets, particularly between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m., or at any time or place so as to annoy or disturb the quiet, comfort or repose of persons in any office, or in any dwelling, hotel or other type of residence, or of any persons in the vicinity, is unlawful. (Code 1981, § 27-8)
Illegal to drive in a parade
Unauthorized cars are prohibited from driving in a parade.
Sec. 142-783. Driving through parades. No driver of a vehicle except a police car or other authorized emergency vehicle shall drive between the vehicles or persons comprising a parade when such vehicles or persons are in motion and are conspicuously designated as a parade. (Code 1981, § 43-756)
Illegal to keep your car running
It is illegal to keep your car running unattended while you step into the local convenient store.
No musical horns allowed
The Dukes of Hazzard boys would not like this law too much as it could send them to jail if they toot the general lee’s horn.
Hell no, we won’t go!
Picketing at a funeral service is not allowed unless you do it 60minutes before or after the service.
11.28.064 Funeral Picketing
1. Definitions
a. As used in this section, “funeral” means the ceremonies, processions and memorial services held in connection with the burial or cremation of the dead, as well as memorial services held in connection with the death of any person.
b. As used in this section, “picketing” means protest activities engaged in by a person or persons stationed before or about a cemetery, mortuary, church, mosque, synagogue, temple, or other place for religious observances, or other places for funeral services, during the period from 60 minutes before to 60 minutes after any funeral.
2. It is unlawful for any person to engage in picketing during the period from 60 minutes before to 60 minutes
after any funeral at any cemetery, mortuary, church,
mosque, synagogue, temple, or other place for religious
observances, or other places for funeral services.3. Each day on which a violation of this section occurs shall constitute a seperate offense.
(History: Ord. POC-1792 ’1, 93)
Honk your horn for horses
To warn horses of your arrival, you must honk your horn when entering city limits.
Sidewalk spitting is illegal
When walking down the streets of Dodge City, Kansas, make sure you don’t spit on the sidewalk as it could lead to a hefty fine.
Dog sleighs are illegal
Riding a dog sleigh down any road is strictly prohibited.
10.12.050 Riding animals and animal-drawn vehicles.
A. It is unlawful for any person to ride or allow or permit any other person to ride upon any horse or other animal, or drive or operate any animal-drawn vehicle, on any street, roadway, highway, or public ground in the city at any time other than while participating in a scheduled parade or public display. The chief of police may give prior written consent for a designated person to ride or allow a horse or other animal upon a designated boulevard, road, street, or drive, or upon public ground as defined in this section, during certain designated hours and under supervision of the police department.
B. Every person riding an animal or driving or operating any animal-drawn vehicle upon a street, roadway, or highway shall comply in all respects with the Standard Traffic Ordinance as adopted by the city.
C. As used in this chapter, “public ground” is defined as any land owned by the city or any land which has been dedicated for the sole and exclusive use of the city. Public ground does not include public utilities and easements.
D. Any person who violates any provision of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and shall upon conviction be punished by a fine not to exceed one hundred dollars.
(Ord. 1586Â 1 (part), 1997)
Peeling out is illegal
$500 fine or 60 days in jail if you’re caught screeching your tires in this town.
10.12.010 Tire screeching unlawful.
A. It is unlawful for any person or persons, while operating a motor vehicle on the streets or highways of the city, to accelerate or speed the vehicle in such a manner or to turn a corner in such a manner as to cause the tires to screech.
B. Any person who violates any provision of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and shall upon conviction be punished by a fine not to exceed five hundred dollars, imprisonment for a period not to exceed thirty days, or by both such fine and imprisonment.
(Ord. 1586 � 1 (part), 1997)
Roid raging on a vending machine is illegal
Damaging a soda machine that took your dollar is illegal and considered a Class A violation.
9.48.020 Opening, damaging or removing coin operated machine.
A. Opening, damaging or removing coin-operated machines is willfully and knowingly opening, removing or damaging any parking meter, coin telephone, vending machine dispensing goods or services, money changer or any other device designed to receive money in the sale, use or enjoyment of property or services, or any part thereof, with intent to commit theft.
B. Opening, damaging or removing coin-operated machines is a Class A violation.
(Ord. 1585 � 1 (part), 1997)
Don’t urinate on your neighbors house
For those with urinating problems, this law is for you. Remember to never relieve yourself on any public building as it is illegal.
9.48.010 Urination upon public or private property–Misdemeanor.
A. Any person within the corporate limits of the city who urinates upon any highway, street, alley or upon the premises of any public place or building or upon private property, in open view of any person, when the same has not been designated as a restroom, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
B. Any person violating any of the provisions of this section shall upon conviction thereof be subject to a fine of not more than five hundred dollars or imprisonment for not more than thirty days, or by both such fine and imprisonment.
(Ord. 1585 � 1 (part), 1997)