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Behavior Hartford, Connecticut

It is illegal to cross the street by walking on your hands.

Status: Still Enforced / On the Books

The Law Explained

In the state's capital, pedestrians must remain strictly bipedal when navigating crosswalks. This highly specific ordinance was allegedly passed to deter street performers and acrobats from distracting horse-drawn carriages and early automobiles. If you want to show off your gymnastics skills, you'll have to wait until you reach the sidewalk.

๐Ÿ“š Source / Legal Code

Official Code Citation: Hartford Municipal Code ยง 22-25
Where to look:

Streets and Sidewalks Ordinance

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