British laws that seem absurd but actually exist in the UK

[post_page_title]No carrying a plank across pavement[/post_page_title]
London is a busy, crowded city, and walking down the sidewalk avoiding all of the other pedestrians trying to get through their daily business is hard enough as it is. That’s why Section 54 of the Metropolitan Police Act prohibits carrying a plank on pavement in London.

The law doesn’t cover just planks either – you are also forbidden from carrying poles, laddars, tubs, hoops, wheels, and placards while walking down the street. The only time you are allowed to carry such items on pavement is if you are unloading them from your vehicle. So if you’re planning any DIY projects in London, make sure you have another way to get your supplies to your house!