That town is wide open — nobody follows the rules.
wide open
idiomHaving no laws or law enforcement.
In the remote border region, the area was wide open, with no police presence for miles around.
The frontier settlement remained wide open throughout the gold rush, its dusty streets governed by neither sheriff nor judge.
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cut a wide swath
To behave in an expansive, flagrantly showy, or pushy manner, especially in public venues; to exert sweeping influence.
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into the wide blue yonder
A faraway place which is unknown and mysterious.
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keep a weather eye open
to maintain a background awareness of something; to remain alert to changes without it occupying one's full attention.
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keep an eye open
To remain vigilant for someone or something.
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keep one's ears open
to listen for important information.
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keep one's options open
To not commit to a decision, to keep various options available.
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kick at an open door
To carry out a redundant activity.
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leave the door open
To maintain the possibility of something happening in the future.