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.
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.
by Modern Women January 1, 2026
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