Try Not to Break Any of These Weird Driving Laws in Florida
Alex Healey
· 2 min read
Florida
is notorious for being a place where weird things happen. A quick google search for "Florida Man" will result in thousands of headlines about strange or unusual crimes, like: Florida Man Caught Feeding Wild Alligator Resists Arrest: 'He's a Good Boy…And He Loves Bagels' (
Newsweek
).This penchant for weirdness extends to Florida’s driving laws. Read on to learn about some of the most bizarre legislative rules, plus we’ll tell you how to find
cheap Florida car insurance
.
The weirdest driving laws in Florida
The Watson Firm
, Floridian personal injury lawyers, have gathered together a few of the strangest driving laws in the state. Here are our favourites:- In the great state of Florida, an elephant, goat, or alligator tied to a parking meter must pay the same price as a car. Well, fair’s fair!
- It is illegal to park on top of a grave in a cemetery. This makes sense, but was it really happening so often they needed a new law to deal with it?
- In Sarasota on Florida’s Gulf Coast, hitting a pedestrian with your car will result in a $78 fine. For context, a "following too closely" ticket can cost you up to $500.
- Down in Cape Coral, only renters can legally park a pickup truck in front of a house.
Fortunately, many of these laws are relics of a bygone era, and are rarely enforced by Florida’s cops. With that said, feel free to call 911 if you see an alligator tied to a parking meter.
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