The absurd laws still on the books in states from coast to coast vary from the this-at-one-point-must-have-made-sense to the why-was-this-ever-even-a-law. These (thankfully unenforced) relics of times past gave photographer Olivia Locher all the material she needed for her ongoing series I Fought the Law (spotted on Feature Shoot). Her defiant photos depicting the violation of some of our most bizarre rules and regulations are a rare example of fighting the law and winning.
Image credit: Olivia Locher
In Alabama it’s illegal to have an ice cream cone in your back pocket at all times.
Image credit: Olivia Locher
In Hawaii coins are not allowed to be placed in one’s ears.
Image credit: Olivia Locher
In Arizona you may not have more than two dildos in a house.
Image credit: Olivia Locher
In Connecticut pickles must bounce to officially be considered pickles.
Image credit: Olivia Locher
In Delaware it is illegal to wear pants that are “form-fitting” around the waist.
Image credit: Olivia Locher
In Texas it is illegal for children to have unusual haircuts.
Image credit: Olivia Locher
In Wisconsin it is illegal to serve apple pie in public restaurants without cheese.
Image credit: Olivia Locher
In California nobody is allowed to ride a bicycle in a swimming pool.
