Strange but true laws in North Carolina

These are all laws currently on the books in NC, some are for the whole state, others are just for certain cities.

All couples staying overnight in a hotel must have a room with double beds that are at least two feet apart. Making love in the space between the beds is strictly forbidden.

Because people were using them for cheap furniture, it's now illegal in North Carolina to take and sell labeled milk crates.

Charlotte: Women must have their bodies covered by at least 16 yards of cloth at all times.

Elephants may not be used to plow cotton fields.

Forest City: You must stop and call City Hall before entering town in an automobile. This is so the townspeople will have time to go out and hold their horses until you get through town.

In Asheville, North Carolina, it is illegal to sneeze on city streets.

In Nags Head North Carolina you can be fined for singing out of tune for more than ninety seconds.

You may not ride a bicycle without having both your hands on the handle bars.