Strange driving rules around the world

(Baonghean.vn) - Dogs are banned from sitting in car seats in Alaska,It is not allowed to drive topless in Thailand.or be fined if the car is too dirty in Russiais one of the "different" regulations that currently exist.

One of the most exciting things about traveling is discovering new cultures and local customs. Here are some of the world’s weirdest driving laws that you can learn about to stay out of trouble while traveling.

Do not drive blindfolded.

Alabama law prohibits drivers from driving blindfolded. It also prohibits drivers from driving with a person or object in the front seat that obstructs the driver’s view of the front or side.

Don't drive topless.

It is illegal in Thailand to drive shirtless for both men and women. So the advice is not to let the tropical heat make you act rashly and take off your shirt to cool off. If caught by the police, the fine is around $10.

Make sure no children are sleeping under the car before driving away.

In Denmark, there is a strange law designed to protect a person who is working under a car, and someone else accidentally drives away.

To avoid fines, drivers must check the underside of their vehicles to make sure they don't run over anyone before driving off, including mechanics and children playing hide-and-seek.

Police estimate vehicle speed to issue tickets

Austrian police estimate speed to issue tickets.

In Austria, in areas with a speed limit of less than 30 km/h, traffic police are given the right to estimate a vehicle’s speed. This means that a driver can be ticketed for speeding even if there are no speed cameras in the area. Depending on the police officer’s judgment, a driver can be ticketed even if they are driving below the speed limit.

Cars that are too dirty will be fined.

Police in Moscow have the right to stop and fine drivers if their cars are too dirty. But what is dirty? A Russian newspaper once conducted a survey and 46% of readers agreed that it is when the numbers on the license plate are unreadable.

Ban on driving black cars on Sundays

A law in Denver (USA) does not allow black cars to drive on the streets on Sundays. This strange regulation is said to have started in the 1950s, when the mayor of Denver at that time passed this law because he thought that black was associated with death and negativity while Sunday was God's day so black should not be associated with it.

Do not run out of gas on the Autobahn.

If a driver has to stop in the middle of a German highway because his car runs out of gas, the fine can range from $34 to $78. The reason for this law is said to be that running out of gas is completely avoidable and that it is a subjective error that deserves a fine.

The car is not full of fuel.

For safety reasons, drivers in Croatia are prohibited from driving with a full tank of fuel. In addition, the Croatian government requires drivers to have a spare pair of headlight bulbs in their car, a rule that also applies in the Czech Republic.

Cars must have wipers, even if they don't have windshields.

Every car in Luxembourg must have wipers, even if the car does not have a windshield.

Drivers are not allowed to eat or drink while driving.

In Cyprus, eating and drinking, including water, while driving is prohibited. Failure to do so will result in a fine of $95 and 2-4 points on your license.

Police test drunk drivers by smelling their breath

Police in Nepal's capital Kathmandu have resorted to manually sniffing the breath of suspected drivers to determine if someone has been drinking or driving. This method is used because breathalyzers are scarce and blood tests are not available.

So the police will simply stop the car and talk to the driver, or motorcyclist. If they think there is alcohol in the air, they will decide the appropriate fine.

If you want to wear a bikini while driving a car, you must carry a weapon.

For self-defense, girls must carry weapons while wearing bikinis and driving cars in Kentucky,

In the US, each state has its own rules and regulations, for example Kentucky. When you go to the US state of Kentucky, if you want to wear a bikini and drive a car, you must carry a weapon to protect yourself. If you do not have a weapon for self-defense, you must be accompanied by 2 police officers.

Seat belt for your dog

Dogs must also be buckled.

In Italy, drivers who want to take their dogs for a ride in the car must buckle their four-legged friends in. Meanwhile, in Germany, dogs and other pets are considered goods. The German government does not have any safety laws for pets, such as seat belts. However, drivers must ensure that their pets do not slip or fall out of the car.

Gorilla in car

Drivers can take gorillas with them when traveling by car in the state of Massachusetts.

It is legal to drive a gorilla in a car in another strange law in the US, specifically in the state of Massachusetts. However, Americans can only drive a gorilla in the passenger seat if they don’t want to get a ticket. You will get a ticket if you drive a gorilla in the back seat of your car.

Make way for camels

Cars must also give way to camels. Illustration photo

In the United Arab Emirates, camels are a very popular means of transportation. Not only that, camels also have priority on the road. Therefore, in the United Arab Emirates, car drivers must give way to camels.

No bicycle parking behind cars

Leaving your bike like this will result in a fine in Portugal.

In Portugal, you will be fined for carrying your bike behind a car. Goodbye to your dreams of cycling in the countryside with your lover!

Tourists are not allowed to drive cars on their own.

A strange traffic law in China is that foreign tourists are not allowed to drive on their own. Tourists coming to China will have to use public transportation, taxis, or rent a car with a private driver./.

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