From handling fish suspiciously, to drinking too much in your local pub, here are 10 surprising laws that still exist across the UK today.
7. Handling fish in suspicious circumstances
According to the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009, it is illegal to handle fish in suspicious circumstances. The law used to only apply with salmon, but was amended to include all fish in 2009. Photo: Shutterstock
8. Being drunk in the pub
Section 12 of the Licensing Act 1872, states: “Every person found drunk…on any licensed premises, shall be liable to a penalty.” According to the Metropolitan Police Act 1839, it is also an offence for a landlord to permit drunkenness or disorderly conduct on the premises. 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