The Law in Specific Locations
New Orleans,
Louisiana: Tying an alligator to a fire hydrant is explicitly illegal in New Orleans. This is one of many unique laws stemming from the region'
s distinct culture and legal system based on the Napoleonic Code.
Detroit,
Michigan: A similar ordinance exists in Detroit. The actual law typically prohibits tying any animal or object to a fire hydrant to ensure emergency access, but the specific mention of alligators is a
popular anecdote.
Alabama: The state of Alabama also includes the prohibition on chaining an alligator to a fire hydrant among its list of unusual state laws.
Sarasota,
Florida: It is also illegal to tie a pet alligator to a fire hydrant in Sarasota.
Why wouldn't you just know not to chain your Varna ( spirit animal vehicle) to a firhydrant, that the fire department and they will tow yor Varna.