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Behavior Devon, Connecticut

It is unlawful to walk backwards after sunset.

Status: Still Enforced / On the Books

The Law Explained

Local ordinances in Devon dictate that pedestrians cannot walk backwards down the street once the sun goes down. The law was likely created decades ago to prevent drunk residents from stumbling around or causing accidents in low visibility. Despite modern streetlights, the peculiar ordinance remains on the books.

๐Ÿ“š Source / Legal Code

Official Code Citation: Devon Code of Ordinances ยง 4-12
Where to look:

Municipal Pedestrian Laws

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