Unusual Laws in Brazil: From Dirty Plates to Public Masks

• Killing animals in public prohibited (1998); exceptions for self-defense.
• Driving with a dirty license plate illegal (1999); fine/impoundment possible.
• Wearing a mask in public banned (1967, anti-crime); exemptions for religious/medical/carnival use.
• Cell phone use while driving banned (2008); fines, license suspension.
• Sex in public criminalized (1989); private dwellings exempt.

Enforcement varies; some laws are rarely applied. Always check current statutes—Brazilian law evolves.