Alabama’s 3 Weirdest Road Rules

When it comes to basic driving laws, you should know the standards, such as stopping at a red light, staying within the speed limit, and using your turn signal. But did you know that every state in the U.S. has its own crazy driving laws? For example, women cannot drive in a housecoat in California and you cannot drive with a gorilla in your backseat in Massachusetts. Keep reading to learn about some of the weirdest road rules found in Alabama.

1. No Blindfolds

Although this seems like something you wouldn’t need a law for, it is illegal for you to operate a vehicle while blindfolded. It makes sense that you would always want at least one eye on the road.

2. Lantern Required

If you decide to drive down a one-way street in the wrong direction, you must have a lantern attached to the front of your vehicle. This law probably made sense when traffic wasn’t an issue or when vehicles and horse-driven carriages operated slowly, but it’s still on the books today.

3. Need Windshield Wipers

Another rule that should not need to be stated is that your car must have windshield wipers. With them, you can see the road clearly despite inclement weather.

When you’re ready to hit the road in Alabama, make sure you know its weird road rules ahead of time. Before you go, check out our huge inventory of vehicles at Toyota of Dothan for a safe trip in a new ride.

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