Things You Think Are Illegal, But Are Actually Legal

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00:00These are three driving habits you think are illegal that are actually totally legal.

00:04First, warning other drivers that the police are nearby.

00:06Cops up ahead.

00:07Whoa, I better slow down.

00:08Hey, you there, get rid of that sign or I'm going to arrest you.

00:11I'm allowed to do this.

00:12I know my rights.

00:13Excuse me, officer, he's right.

00:15According to the Constitution, it's totally legal to warn others of a police officer up ahead

00:19as long as it doesn't interfere with other people's driving.

00:22Fine.

00:22Next, riding in the back of a pickup truck.

00:24Thanks for warning me about the police officer back there.

00:26Do you need a ride anywhere?

00:28Yeah, but your car looks full.

00:29Don't worry, you can sit in the truck bed.

00:31But isn't that illegal?

00:32It depends.

00:33Some states completely allow it, while others permit it as long as you follow their specific requirements.

00:37Then there are the boring states like New Jersey that don't allow it at all.

00:40Woo!

00:41But make sure to be careful as it can be dangerous.

00:43Next, swearing at a police officer.

00:45Screw you, bozo.

00:46That's it, you've crossed the line.

00:48Whoa there, buddy.

00:49It's a First Amendment right to swear at a police officer.

00:51I agree that he shouldn't upset it, but there's nothing you can do about it.

00:54But he gave me the finger.

00:55That is also a protected right.

00:57Here's another finger.