From handling fish suspiciously, to drinking too much in your local pub, here are 10 surprising laws that still exist across the UK today.
. UK laws are constantly changing and modernising, however some have remained in place despite society changing around them
UK laws are constantly changing and modernising, however some have remained in place despite society changing around them (Photo: Shutterstock) Photo: Shutterstock
. Wearing naval fancy dress
According to the ‘Seamen’s and Soldiers’ False Characters Act 1906’, no one in the UK is allowed to dress up as a member of the naval military and marine forces. Photo: Shutterstock
. Taking a whale’s head from a beach
All whales found on the coast are property of the Crown. This was apparently written to ensure the Queen had enough whalebone from her corsets. However, the Royal House is at liberty to turn down the offer of the animal remains. Photo: Shutterstock
. Being drunk and in charge of a cattle
If you are found to be drunk and in charge of a cow in Scotland, then you could be jailed for up to 51 weeks or fined £200. It is illegal under the Licensing Act 1872 to be in charge of a carriage, horse, cow or steam engine. Photo: Shutterstock
9. Jumping the queue for the London Underground
TFL ByeLaws brought into force under s.26 of the Greater London Authority Act 1999 state: "Any person directed by a notice to queue or asked to queue by an authorised person shall join the rear of the queue and obey the reasonable instructions of any authorised person regulating the queue." Photo: Shutterstock
10. Using phone to pay at drive-thru
Unless your engine is off and your handbrake is on, you could be facing a £200 fine and three points on your driving licence. If you passed your test in the last two years, you could even lose your licence. Photo: Shutterstock