There are strange, head-scratching laws in states across the country.
Washington state's strangest law involves the effects of using X-ray machines for non-medical foot measurements, hugs while driving, and more.
Learn about these strange laws in Washington state.
Washington has a lot of strange laws that surprise many people. (St. Petersburg)
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- Do not use X-rays as a shoe fitting device
- No hugging while driving
- Do not harm homing pigeons or racer pigeons
- No laser threat
- Be careful before hunting Bigfoot
1. Do not use X-ray as a shoe fitting device
The first of Washington State's strangest laws is a law that prohibits the use of X-ray machines for non-medical foot measurement purposes.
This is found in Section 70A.388.190 of the Revised Washington Code.
“The operation or maintenance of any X-ray, fluoroscopic, or other equipment or equipment that uses X-rays in the fitting of shoes or other footwear or in the observation of bones of the foot is prohibited,” the law states. Masu.
One of Washington state's laws prohibits the use of X-ray machines for non-medical foot measurements. (St. Petersburg)
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“This prohibition does not apply to licensed physicians, surgeons, podiatrists, or persons practicing licensed therapeutic techniques, or to technicians working directly and under the direct supervision of such persons. .”
2. No hugging while driving
There are many distractions for drivers on the road. In Washington, there is a clear law against hugging while driving.
The law, found in Revised Washington Code Section 46.61.665, goes beyond the rules of the road and prohibits “hugging another person while driving.”
“It shall be unlawful for any person to operate a motor vehicle on any highway in this state if he or she is holding another person who interferes with the free and unhindered operation of the motor vehicle,” the law states.
Don't hug each other while driving in Washington, it's against the law. (St. Petersburg)
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“Operating a motor vehicle in violation of this section is prima facie evidence of reckless driving,” the law continues.
3. Do not harm homing pigeons or racer pigeons
Washington state law prohibits harming carrier or racer pigeons.
Violating this law is a “first-degree civil violation,” the law says.
In Washington, “any person other than the owner or his authorized representative intentionally shoots, kills, injures, injures, or molests an Antwerp messenger or racing pigeon, commonly referred to as a “courier'' or “carrier pigeon.'' It is unlawful to trap, trap, or detain anyone. “A racing pigeon that has the owner's name engraved on its wings or tail, or has a band or ring on its leg that is engraved with the owner's name or initials or identification or registration number,” the law states. .
It is illegal to harm homing or racing pigeons in the Evergreen State. (St. Petersburg)
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This is according to the revised version of Washington Code 9.61.190.
4. Laser threats are prohibited.
Please think twice before using lasers as a means of intimidation against others in Washington.
This law is written in the revised version of Washington Code 9A.49.020 and emphasizes “unlawful discharge of lasers in the first degree.”
“A person is guilty of unlawful laser discharge in the first degree if he or she intentionally and maliciously discharges a laser under circumstances that do not constitute malicious mischief in the first degree,” the law states.
In Washington, it is illegal to use lasers as a means of intimidation. (St. Petersburg)
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The law then breaks down more specifically, including details about pointing the laser at law enforcement officers, pilots, transit operators and school bus drivers.
One of the most popular laws swirling around the state is the Bigfoot law.
Many people believe that Bigfoot, also known as Sasquatch, is a creature that lives in the Pacific Northwest.
Washington state, specifically Skamania County, passed a law in 1969 to protect Sasquatch from harm, according to the Skamania County Chamber of Commerce website.
The revised ordinance came into effect in 1984.
According to the Skamania County Chamber of Commerce, “harming a Sasquatch within the boundaries of Skamania County can result in a one-year prison sentence or a $1,000 fine.”
Questions about the legality of Sasquatch have been surfacing for years.
Skamania County, Washington has a Bigfoot protection law. (St. Petersburg)
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For example, in March 2024, the Stevens County Sheriff's Office posted on Facebook about a call it received from an individual “inquiring about the legality of hunting Sasquatch.”
The patrol chief responded as follows:
“So, our patrol chief called investigators back and gave them two important pieces of information: Meadow Lake is within the jurisdiction of the Pend Oreilles County Sheriff, and we have more information on the case. “There is,” the department said.
“2. There are no Sasquatch in Stevens County. We know this because one of our deputies would have accidentally hit a Sasquatch with a police car by now!”
