Top 10 Crazy Oklahoma Laws That Are Still on the Books

The beautiful state of Oklahoma is well known for a great many things.

For example our beautiful landscapes and scenery, rich state history, well-mannered and neighborly citizens, small-town charm, incredible outdoor experiences, and of course our amazing college teams.

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But another thing Oklahoma is somewhat well known for is all the crazy laws and beyond-weird statutes that are somehow still on the books today. That's right these out-of-date and utterly ridiculous laws are still enforceable in some places around the Sooner State and ignorance of the law is no excuse!

Did you know you could be arrested for making ugly faces at dogs in Oklahoma? Yep, that's right if you make an ugly face at a dog you could be fined and face jail time. You may or may not know this, but whaling is illegal in Oklahoma. So if you're planning on hitting the lakes to hunt whales you're out of luck.

Those are just a few of the crazy and weird laws that are still on the books in Oklahoma. Hit play on the video below to learn about the top 10 most ridiculous, crazy, and insane laws or rules in the Sooner State.

I had no idea that dogs had to get the Mayor's approval in order to congregate in groups of 3 or more, even on private property. Or that it was illegal for an owner of a bar to allow anyone inside their establishment to act like they're having sex with a buffalo. I'm not proud of it but I personally know a few people guilty of that one.

It makes you wonder how many more of these crazy laws are out there. This is just the top ten, I'm sure there's more, lots more. I don't know if it's true or not but supposedly it's illegal to wash your underwear in a birdbath in Lawton. I'll have to look into it and see what crazy laws we may still have on the books here in Lawton, Fort Sill. In the meantime check out some of the new laws Oklahoma passed this year below:

New Oklahoma Laws That Went Into Effect In 2022

Another year, another bunch of new laws to learn. Most of them have little to no impact on the average citizen, the rest are so subtle in bureaucratic wording, they aren't important enough to even mention. Here are the notable new laws that went into effect in 2022.

Top 10 safest towns & cities in Oklahoma

These 10 Oklahoma towns and cities have been ranked and named as the safest in the entire Sooner State. If you're looking for someplace to move, retire or visit and are worried about crime, these are the safest places. They have some of the lowest crime rates in the state, some have the lowest in the Nation according to FBI crime statistics and the most recent survey report from safewise.com. Most of the cities and towns that made the top 10 safest places this year are located in the southwest central portion of the state. One town made it to the very top of the list at #1 for its 4th consecutive year, that's quite an accomplishment!

16 Oklahoma Phrases That Would Stump Out-of-Towners

Every state seems to have its own way of talking. Here are a few of the more common phrases that'll have you wondering what Okies are saying.

Funny, Crazy & Unusual Street Names Found in Oklahoma

One thing's for sure, Oklahoma has a ton of funny, unusual, and downright crazy street names. Across the Sooner State in every town, city, and rural community you'll find hilarious streets and roads with some of the most bizarre names you can think of. When they were named, more than likely years ago, I'm sure no one thought they would be considered crazy or funny at the time. Well, times have changed! Now some of these street names had to be deliberately named by someone with a great sense of humor. At least in my opinion anyway. Scroll through the photo gallery to check out some of Oklahoma's funniest and craziest street names. If you know of a funny or crazy street or road name in Oklahoma take a quick photo of the sign and submit it to critter@townsquaremedia.com and we'll include it in the photo gallery below.