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aw For Minors</h1><figure id="d14e"><img src="https://cdn-images-1.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:800/0*1bnu5wLxPhw9_uu2"><figcaption>Source <a href="https://simple.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Teens_sharing_a_song.jpg">Wikipedia</a></figcaption></figure><p id="bc87">This law falls more on a stupid side rather than weird one. The Aussie legislators were too busy doing something else while writing this one down, leaving it incomplete.</p><p id="63ec">The law, which has been enforced since the later part of the 1900’s states that kids under the age of 18 are not allowed to buy any alcohol, smoking goods, or condoms.</p><p id="e4ac">All seem right here? However, they are <a href="https://adf.org.au/insights/understanding-secondary-supply/">allowed to consume and use</a> all of these products.</p><p id="7e02">Anyone who sells these items to a minor shall be punished according to a law that often includes hefty fines. Still, yeah, parents beware. Better keep your cigarettes and alcohol hidden.</p><h1 id="512a">4. Hefty Fines For Using Your Vacuum Cleaner</h1><figure id="cd83"><img src="https://cdn-images-1.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:800/0*v-5zPOgehimOU4XN"><figcaption>Source <a href="https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Craftsman_16_Gallon_Wet-Dry_Vac.jpg">Wikipedia</a></figcaption></figure><p id="31c0">If you live in Victoria, Melbourne, you better think twice before turning on that loud vacuum cleaner of yours.</p><p id="2855">Timing is everything here, and the law clearly states that it is illegal to cause excessive noise, even from a vacuum cleaner.</p><p id="e517">An individual can only use a <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6275641/amp/The-bizarre-laws-Australians-break-overseas.html">vacuum cleaner to clean their house</a> during certain time limits.</p><p id="50c2">Vacuum cleaners can only be used between 7 am and 10 pm, Monday to Friday.</p><p id="7a36">As for the weekends or any public holiday, a person needs to wait till 9 am before starting cleaning with their noisy machines.</p><p id="b676">If anyone is caught using vacuum cleaners during the prohibited hours, this noisy cleaner will have to cope with an on-the-spot fine of 205 AUD, which if not paid on time can be raised to 1000 AUD.</p><p id="7bb5">If the person keeps violating the law and fails to comply then the fine could reach whopping 18,000 AUD. Insane amount!</p><p id="1c69">Under the Environment Protection Law of Residential Noise, you need to be worried about vacuum cleaners. This law applies to any other appliances that may cause crazy noise.</p><p id="d8c3">These absurd laws are rarely found anywhere in the world, but in some parts of Switzerland, after 10 pm, you can’t even flush your toilet. How on Earth one does the outstanding performance then!</p><h1 id="ad91">5. Drinking In Public Is Prohibited But There Is A Catch</h1><figure id="2e9b"><img src="https://cdn-images-1.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:800/0*KYVQDfZBAvF4HtUc"><figcaption>Source <a href="https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Liquor_store_in_Breckenridge_Colorado.jpg">Wikipedia</a></figcaption></figure><p id="fa79">Well, this one is simple as long as you don’t dig into it — things do get crazy.</p><p id="6d65">Most of the public places across Australia are alcohol-free zones, and <a href="https://www.google.com/amp/

Options

s/amp.smh.com.au/national/now-being-drunk-at-the-pub-could-be-a-crime-20030830-gdhayy.html">this includes pubs too</a>, so technically, it is illegal to be drunk in a pub too.</p><p id="7208">Moving on, if a person who is under the age of 18 is caught with any alcohol in a public place, they would be slapped with a fine of 20 AUD, and the alcohol will be confiscated.</p><p id="424f">However, if someone is above the legal age, the penalty would be of 400 AUD. All alcohol-free are monitored 24/7 by law enforcement officials, and it is made sure no such activity takes place on the premises.</p><h1 id="914d">Final Words</h1><figure id="c182"><img src="https://cdn-images-1.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:800/0*CBbZ-amYWF8WlhFZ"><figcaption>Source <a href="https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Sydney_Australia._(21339175489).jpg">Wikipedia</a></figcaption></figure><p id="c79f">These kinds of absurd laws exist in many places around the world. Whether it be the USA, Singapore, or in this case, Australia, these ridiculous laws are still in the books of law.</p><p id="e42d">Why? Because the authorities feel too lazy to take them out of the system, or maybe the authorities feel these kinds of absurd laws still play their role in keeping things as civilized as possible.</p><p id="05d5">More from the author:</p><div id="d7ac" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/turkeys-whistle-language-is-the-most-unique-way-of-talking-on-earth-6be1adad505"> <div> <div> <h2>Turkey’s Whistle Language Is The Most Unique Way Of Talking On Earth</h2> <div><h3>Fascinating “bird language” can be heard more than a 3 KM away.</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/1*Nxh7Xq1EzSZ1nKWh2YN7qA.png)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><div id="03e0" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/9-most-beautiful-places-around-the-world-awaiting-your-visit-c0a0e801c54d"> <div> <div> <h2>9 Most Beautiful Places Around The World Awaiting Your Visit</h2> <div><h3>Breathtaking places your bucket-list can not miss.</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/0*_w9Gffgfd10lw7K6)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div><div id="83db" class="link-block"> <a href="https://readmedium.com/4-most-heinous-american-policies-towards-families-and-children-b09fd8f65730"> <div> <div> <h2>4 Most Heinous American Policies Towards Families And Children</h2> <div><h3>Some terrible things Americans did in history of human race.</h3></div> <div><p>medium.com</p></div> </div> <div> <div style="background-image: url(https://miro.readmedium.com/v2/resize:fit:320/1*f-p-oP42ZBK5jdtmtgIfPg.png)"></div> </div> </div> </a> </div></article></body>

5 Absurd Rules In Australia That Make Absolutely No Sense To Follow

Stupid rules that still exist in the country with 99% literacy rate.

You might know Australia is one of the largest countries in the world, yet the smallest continent on Earth.

Interestingly, it is also the flattest and driest continent, located in the Southern Hemisphere between the Indian and Pacific oceans.

Australia is known for its fantastic barbecues, beaches, and outbacks, but you didn’t tap the title for knowing this wing, so let’s get juicy.

With a literacy rate of 99 percent, Australia still has some of the most absurd laws in this world. Let’s dive:

1. Do Not Carry More Than 50kg Of Potatoes In Western Australia

Yes! You read that right — it is not only illegal, but the members of the Potato Marketing Authority of PMA have the right to stop your car and search if they suspect you have more than 50kgs of potatoes with you.

These members of PMA also have the right to demand an address and the name of anyone who is caught. Interestingly, the authorities seize the potatoes as evidence.

The fine can be anywhere from 2,000 AUD to 5,000 AUD for the first offense and 5,000 AUD to 10,000 AUD if caught breaking this law.

This law came into existence in 1946, and even after 76 years, it is still unclear why the Aussies felt the need for it. No reason seems sensible enough— even if it’s for the protection of country’s commercial activities.

All I can say is, if you are craving a feast full of french chippies with your mates, it would be better to cross the border into South Australia.

2. Only Urinate On Left Rear Tire

We all have been in the situation where we have to urinate, but there seem no urinal or a restroom nearby.

However, when you are in Australia, there is no need to wander around searching for a washroom with your legs clenched together.

The law in Australia clearly states that anyone in this kind of situation where the individual has to take a pee, one can legally urinate on the rear left tire of their vehicle.

However, make sure you are on the correct side of the car because there could be some severe consequences if found on the wrong side. Anyway, bless the car!

3. Absurd Law For Minors

This law falls more on a stupid side rather than weird one. The Aussie legislators were too busy doing something else while writing this one down, leaving it incomplete.

The law, which has been enforced since the later part of the 1900’s states that kids under the age of 18 are not allowed to buy any alcohol, smoking goods, or condoms.

All seem right here? However, they are allowed to consume and use all of these products.

Anyone who sells these items to a minor shall be punished according to a law that often includes hefty fines. Still, yeah, parents beware. Better keep your cigarettes and alcohol hidden.

4. Hefty Fines For Using Your Vacuum Cleaner

If you live in Victoria, Melbourne, you better think twice before turning on that loud vacuum cleaner of yours.

Timing is everything here, and the law clearly states that it is illegal to cause excessive noise, even from a vacuum cleaner.

An individual can only use a vacuum cleaner to clean their house during certain time limits.

Vacuum cleaners can only be used between 7 am and 10 pm, Monday to Friday.

As for the weekends or any public holiday, a person needs to wait till 9 am before starting cleaning with their noisy machines.

If anyone is caught using vacuum cleaners during the prohibited hours, this noisy cleaner will have to cope with an on-the-spot fine of 205 AUD, which if not paid on time can be raised to 1000 AUD.

If the person keeps violating the law and fails to comply then the fine could reach whopping 18,000 AUD. Insane amount!

Under the Environment Protection Law of Residential Noise, you need to be worried about vacuum cleaners. This law applies to any other appliances that may cause crazy noise.

These absurd laws are rarely found anywhere in the world, but in some parts of Switzerland, after 10 pm, you can’t even flush your toilet. How on Earth one does the outstanding performance then!

5. Drinking In Public Is Prohibited But There Is A Catch

Well, this one is simple as long as you don’t dig into it — things do get crazy.

Most of the public places across Australia are alcohol-free zones, and this includes pubs too, so technically, it is illegal to be drunk in a pub too.

Moving on, if a person who is under the age of 18 is caught with any alcohol in a public place, they would be slapped with a fine of 20 AUD, and the alcohol will be confiscated.

However, if someone is above the legal age, the penalty would be of 400 AUD. All alcohol-free are monitored 24/7 by law enforcement officials, and it is made sure no such activity takes place on the premises.

Final Words

These kinds of absurd laws exist in many places around the world. Whether it be the USA, Singapore, or in this case, Australia, these ridiculous laws are still in the books of law.

Why? Because the authorities feel too lazy to take them out of the system, or maybe the authorities feel these kinds of absurd laws still play their role in keeping things as civilized as possible.