There are many websites that have some fun finding and listing the strangest/dumbest/wildest laws in each state. And on many of those listings, New Jersey is recognized for the same rule.

In New Jersey, it is illegal to wear a bulletproof vest while committing a serious crime such as murder, robbery, sexual assault or kidnapping.

One can also be cited for wearing armor during an attempt at one of those crimes.

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According to Bulletproof Zone, wearing a body vest while committing a crime can result in more fines and time served for criminals.

While this "odd" rule seems to be the most mentioned for New Jersey across sites — along with not being able to pump your own gas — we're not the only state to have such a law in place. Similar rules exist in Arizona, Delaware and Florida, among other states, according to Bulletproof Zone.

While discussing New Jersey's law against vests, a Quora user noted that someone intending to carry out a serious offense such as murder likely is not concerned with a rule related to their fashion choices.

Wearing a vest, others suggest, actually makes the justice system's job a bit easier — it's harder to claim innocence when you're suited up for a crime you "didn't commit."

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Dino Flammia is a reporter for New Jersey 101.5. You can reach him at dino.flammia@townsquaremedia.com

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