Funny Facts

So, just when you thought where you come from had some weird and wacky laws.... well Melbourne has a few that will leave you scratching your head.

Below are a few laws that you should be aware of to keep you out of trouble:

• Its an offence to drive a dog or goat harnessed or attached to a vehicle in a public place (Summary Offences Act 1966)
• If you meet up with a pirate - do not trade with them (Crimes Act 1958)
• Be careful with choosing and hanging out with friends - being found in the company, consorting, or occupy a house frequented by reputed thieves can land you in hot water. (Vagrancy Act 1966)
• Flying kites or playing a game in public which annoys another person (Summary Offences Act 1966
• Sing an obscene song, tune or ballad within earshot of someone (Summary Offences Act 1966)
• Advertise a reward for the return of lost or stolen goods stating that no questions will be asked. (Crimes Act 1958)
• Have an article of disguise without a lawful excuse. (Vagrancy Act 1966)
• Leave a motor vehicle unattended with keys in ignition, motor running or doors unlocked. (Road Safety Regulations 1999)
• Our favourite - Carry out unauthorised rain making operations - that is the 'seeding or nucleating of clouds by artificial means from a manned aircraft'. (Rain making Control Act 1966) Our guess is, if you can create rain - it's a miracle, not a law!