Steer Clear of These Oddities on Your Next Road Trip America’s Wackiest Traffic Laws
Oklahoma’s Driving Distractions Put down the comic books if you’re driving through Oklahoma. It’s illegal to read them while driving, which sounds reasonable enough considering the focus required
As you buckle up and hit the road across the U.S., you might want to brush up on more than just your driving skills — some local traffic laws are as quirky as the attractions dotting the country. From the bizarre
to the downright hilarious, cruise through four of the weirdest traffic laws that could have you scratching your head or chuckling all the way to your next stop. California’s Speedy Ghost Cars Head to California, where no vehicle without a driver may exceed
to operate a vehicle safely. Save Spider- Man and Superman for later, and keep your eyes on the road! Drunk Driving … by Association? Strangely enough, in Texas, any driver who is within arm’s reach of alcohol while driving is breaking the law, and this includes a passenger’s bloodstream! So, Texas
60 mph. Yes, even those futuristic self-driving cars have to obey the speed limits. It’s an interesting precaution against our potential AI driver’s need for speed and flipping into joyride mode. Denver’s Color Coordinated Sundays In Denver, Colorado, black cars are banned on Sundays. The origin of this law is murky, but it adds an extra layer of consideration for your Sunday drive. You’d better pick a different color for a leisurely weekend cruise.
drivers must think twice before offering their tipsy buddies a ride home. As for Virginia, drunk passengers can also receive a DUI if they’re riding with an intoxicated driver! So, always call an Uber if you and your buddy have had a drink or two. Whether born from safety concerns or legislative sessions that got wildly out of hand, these rules add a dose of humor to road-tripping across the U.S. Remember these oddities as you navigate the highways and byways — they’re not just funny anecdotes but actual laws that could impact your journey!
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“simply a notorious character, dissolute and devilish,” the sobriquet stuck. She also said that she married Wild Bill Hickok, but probably only actually knew him for a few months in Deadwood, SD. Jane was a beloved crowd-pleaser at Wild West shows of the era but inevitably drank away her earnings. She died of alcoholism at age 51. Although Wild Bill Hickok was married to another woman when he died, Calamity Jane was buried beside him — perhaps at her request. Some historians say locals placed her there as a tourist attraction. Others say Hickok’s friends arranged the placement as a posthumous joke because Hickok found Jane so annoying. Whatever the case, throngs of friends and onlookers made their way up Deadwood’s Boot Hill at Calamity Jane’s funeral to pay last respects to one of the Old West’s most colorful characters.
QUINOA VEGGIE BOWL Legendary Stuffed Peppers
INGREDIENTS
DIRECTIONS
• 4 bell peppers (any color), halved and seeded • 1 lb ground beef • 1 onion, diced • 1 clove garlic, minced • 1 tsp chili powder • 1 tsp cumin • 1 14-oz can diced tomatoes • 1 cup cooked rice • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese • Salt and pepper, to taste
1. Preheat oven to 375 F. 2. Line a baking dish or baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the bell pepper halves in the baking dish. 3. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef, onion, and garlic until the beef is browned, then drain excess fat. 4. Stir in chili powder, cumin, diced tomatoes, rice, salt, and pepper. 5. Fill the 8 bell pepper halves with the beef mixture, then top with the shredded cheddar cheese. 6. Bake for 25–30 minutes or until the peppers are tender and the cheese is melted.
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