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Now, we present to you, the third and final installment of  “Strange Driving Laws.”  We are sure that there are plenty more out there and when we find them, we will let you know.  But for right now, this is what we have to offer.

Don't get caught by these laws!

New York: In Sag Harbor, it is illegal for you to disrobe while you are in your car.  We advise making sure that your outfit meets with your approval before you actually leave the house.

North Carolina: In Dunn, it is illegal to drive your vehicle on the sidewalks.  It is also against the law to drive through a cemetery, unless the purpose of your visit it to dig a grave or bury someone.

Ohio:  It is illegal to run out of gas in Youngstown.

Oregon: You must yield to pedestrians while driving on the sidewalk.  If that is the case, then we think they should post pedestrian crossing signs on the sidewalks as well.  You can also get a ticket if you leave your car door open for a longer period of time than is needed, as so determined by law enforcement officials.  Lastly, if you are on a highway, it is a serious offense to use your car to showcase your physical endurance.

Rhode Island: (Scituate)  You are not allowed to drive if there is an alcoholic beverage in your vehicle—even if it is unopened.

If you are passing a car, according to the law you must alert the vehicle being passed with an “audible signal.”

South Carolina: In Hilton Head, it is illegal to store trash inside your car or truck.

Here is another rousing rendition of strange driving laws from around the country that could actually lead to you getting a ticket.  Remember, most of these ridiculous regulations are not posted on street or parking signs, so make sure to brush up on your local laws just to be safe.

Illinois: (Crete)  It is illegal to drive cars through town.

(Evanston)  It is illegal to change clothes in your car with the curtains drawn, expect in cases of fire.

(Park Ridge) The only location that you can legally park your truck is inside of a closed garage.

Iowa: (Indianola)  It is illegal to sell ice cream from a truck.

Kansas: (Derby)  Screeching your tires, along with other excessive and unwarranted automobile noises, can result in a penalty of 30 days in jail.

(Topeka)  It is considered illegal to transport dead poultry on Kansas Avenue.

Maryland: (Rockville)  It is a misdemeanor to swear from a vehicle.  However, there is no legislation against getting out of a vehicle to do so.

Minnesota: (Minnetonka)  You can be fined if your truck leaves mud, dirty, or any sticky substances on any roadway.

Missouri: (University City)  It is illegal to honk the horn of somebody else’s vehicle.

Next week, we will finish up with our zany driving laws.  Remember:  When in Rome, do as the Romans.

How about driving it instead? How about driving it all in the same car? Sound impossible? For Wisconsin Resident Peter Gilbert, it was not impossible. Over the course of 17 years, Gilbert has driven his 1989 Saab 900 SPG to the impressive 1,000,000 mark. He attributes the long hours driving to his job as a traveling salesmen.

But the most impressive thing is how well the vehicle held up during its million mile odyssey: Its transmission was rebuilt at the 200,000 mile mark and the hood was replaced after eight deer collisions. The ability for the Saab to keep on rolling had to do with Gilbert’s strict attention to maintenance: Premium synthetic oil in changes and tire changes every 45,000 miles.

The real reason that the car needed to be retired? Road salt. The harsh Wisconsin winters called for road salt to keep the roadways safe. Although the exterior of the car still looked good, the frame had started to rust. Gilbert became concerned that if he hit another deer or got into an accident, that the frame would not hold up, thus putting himself in greater danger. This was a thoughtful decision also in case Gilbert accidentally missed a reflective pedestrian crosswalk sign.

Where’s the Saab now? Gilbert retired it to the Wisconsin Automotive Museum, then bought another Saab with fewer miles.