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50 Weird Traffic Laws From Around The World by AutoJoshNIG: 10:55am On Mar 25, 2019 |
Traffic laws are instituted to ensure sanity and safety on the road. Different nations, territories, and regions create these laws to suit their unique traffic challenges and environment. To an outsider, some of these traffic laws might come across as a bit absurd, awkward, hilarious, etc. Hey, we just can't help but admit that some of them are straight up ridiculous. However, there is always a story behind why some specific traffic laws became necessary. Autojosh presents 50 Weird Traffic Laws From Around the world. 1. In Russia, Australia and Romania, you can be fined for driving a dirty car. 2. In Denmark, the law states that you must check under your car before driving to ensure that no one – especially children – is hiding beneath your car. 3. In Cyprus, it is illegal to eat or drink anything while driving. 4. In Switzerland, you cannot wash your car on a Sunday. 5. In South Africa, you can be fined if you fail to slow down or stop for passing herds of animals. 6. In Luxembourg, all cars must have windshield wipers, even if they do not have a windshield. 7. In Japan, it is against the law to splash mud or water on a pedestrian. 8. In German, it is strictly illegal to stop or break down for any reason on the "Autobahn" or federal controlled highway (which includes being out of fuel). 9. In Ohio, it is illegal to let your pet molest a vehicle! 10. In Alabama, it is illegal to drive blindfolded. However, it is acceptable for you to drive the wrong way down a one-way street as long as you have a lantern attached to the front of your car. 11. In Mariette, Georgia, USA, it is illegal to spit from a moving car, but you can spit from a moving truck. 12. In Evanston, Illinois, USA, it is against the law to change clothes inside a car with drawn curtains except when the car is on fire. 13. In Oklahoma, USA, the law forbids one to read a comic book while driving. 14. In Michigan, there is a law there that prohibits people from sitting in the middle of the road reading a newspaper. 15. In Denver, Colorado, USA, it is illegal to drive a black car on Sundays. 16. In Montana, USA, you cannot keep a sheep unescorted in a truck. 17. In Minnesota, USA, driving across state lines with a duck on your head is unlawful. 18. In Massachusetts, USA, it is illegal to drive with a gorilla in the backseat of your car. 19. In Minnesota, USA, gorillas can ride in the car with you, but it is unlawful for them to seat at the front seat. 20. In Florida, USA, if an elephant is tied to a parking meter, the owner must deposit money in the meter. 21. In Manila, Philippines, you cannot drive on Mondays if your number plate ends in a 1 or 2. 22. In Alaska, it is illegal to tie a dog to the roof of your vehicle. 23. In California, USA, it is illegal to jump from a car driving at 65mph and above. 24. In Singapore, it is unlawful for a motorist to stay a distance of less than 50feet from pedestrians. Especially at zebra crossings. 25. In California, it is unlawful for a vehicle without a driver to exceed a speed of 60mph. 26. In San Francisco, it is against the law to wipe or dry your car with used panties or other underwear. 27. In Nigeria, you can be subjected to a psychiatric test if you are caught violating traffic light rules, using a mobile phone while driving, or route violations. 28. In California, you break the law when you use a road as a bed. 29. In California and Tennessee, it is legal to shoot at an animal from your car, unless it is a whale. 30. In Greece, if a car is parked illegally, the police can unscrew and take away the license/number plate. 31. In Serbia, all cars are required to have a hook in order to be able to tow the car. Drivers are also expected to have a cord of at least 3 meters long. 32. In China, it is illegal to stop for pedestrians. This law is specifically strict in Beijing. 33. In Thailand, it is against the law to travel topless. This law applies to both men and women, regardless of whether you're driving a bike, car or tricycle. 34. In France, it is a legal requirement for motorists to carry their own breathalyzer. Drivers can get a fine for breaking this law. 35. In Italy, your pet needs to have a seat belt. 36. In Ohio, you cannot consecutively drive around the town square more than 100 times. 37. In Spain, drivers are expected to have a pair of sunglasses in the car at all times to avoid the risk of not being able to see on particular sunny days. 38. In Kentucky, USA, it is illegal for women to drive in a bikini, except they are accompanied by two police officers, or if they have an instrument of self-defense. 39. In Alaska, USA, it is illegal to drive with a dog attached by its teeth to the roof of a vehicle. 40. In Mariette, Georgia, you cannot spit from a moving car but you can spit from a moving truck. 41. In Nigeria, it is illegal to paint your car in "Army Green" colour. An Act "Army Colour (Prohibition of Use) Act" provides that it is illegal to paint a private car in the colour known colloquially as ‘army green’. See the complete list HERE Source: https://autojosh.com/50-weird-traffic-laws-from-around-the-world/ 10 Likes 3 Shares
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Re: 50 Weird Traffic Laws From Around The World by MaiGemu: 10:56am On Mar 25, 2019 |
Nigeria Law is uncountable. 5 Likes |
Re: 50 Weird Traffic Laws From Around The World by Realtord43: 10:58am On Mar 25, 2019 |
This law are damn crazy most of them are not really enforce 5 Likes |
Re: 50 Weird Traffic Laws From Around The World by emirateprince: 11:00am On Mar 25, 2019 |
Re: 50 Weird Traffic Laws From Around The World by tillaman(m): 11:00am On Mar 25, 2019 |
Cool but some of the laws though, especially prohibiting spitting from a car but not from a truck 1 Like |
Re: 50 Weird Traffic Laws From Around The World by ipobarethieves: 11:06am On Mar 25, 2019 |
Re: 50 Weird Traffic Laws From Around The World by leonard002(m): 4:02pm On Mar 25, 2019 |
Most of these laws are not really enforced 1 Like |
Re: 50 Weird Traffic Laws From Around The World by Esejojo: 5:30pm On Mar 25, 2019 |
Very hilarious. |
Re: 50 Weird Traffic Laws From Around The World by HospitalityDiva(f): 5:34pm On Mar 25, 2019 |
AutoJoshNIG: This one weak me. 18 Likes
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Re: 50 Weird Traffic Laws From Around The World by chimaobikanu(m): 5:39pm On Mar 25, 2019 |
No.15 tho.... 1 Like |
Re: 50 Weird Traffic Laws From Around The World by BusinessHub1: 5:55pm On Mar 25, 2019 |
42. In Nigeria it is illegal to drive a good benz if you are under 40, you will be termed a yahoo boy. 26 Likes 1 Share |
Re: 50 Weird Traffic Laws From Around The World by Ttipsy(f): 1:10am On Mar 26, 2019 |
in Nigeria it is lawless |
Re: 50 Weird Traffic Laws From Around The World by Amuocha: 2:03pm On Mar 26, 2019 |
In Lagos, it is illegal to stop when Lastma stops you 8 Likes |
Re: 50 Weird Traffic Laws From Around The World by dicksonadams(m): 3:07pm On Mar 26, 2019 |
Lol |
Re: 50 Weird Traffic Laws From Around The World by eben1marketer: 3:41pm On Mar 26, 2019 |
Re: 50 Weird Traffic Laws From Around The World by Nobody: 3:41pm On Mar 26, 2019 |
That's their own cup of tea |
Re: 50 Weird Traffic Laws From Around The World by braveboy64(m): 3:42pm On Mar 26, 2019 |
In South Africa, you can be fined if you fail to slow down or stop for passing herds of animals. Igbos WON'T LIKE THIS 6 Likes |
Re: 50 Weird Traffic Laws From Around The World by chloride6: 3:45pm On Mar 26, 2019 |
In Alabama, it is illegal to drive blindfolded. However, it is acceptable for you to drive the wrong way down a one-way street as long as you have a lantern attached to the front of your car. Really ? 1 Like |
Re: 50 Weird Traffic Laws From Around The World by MANNABBQGRILLS: 3:47pm On Mar 26, 2019 |
This is interestingly interesting.... 2 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: 50 Weird Traffic Laws From Around The World by IjebuWarrior: 3:48pm On Mar 26, 2019 |
OP, I can see you're mentioning cities names like Evanston, IL et al... FYI... Individual cities within the U.S don't have their separate laws. All the cities, counties and regions within a state are govern by the same laws. |
Re: 50 Weird Traffic Laws From Around The World by MorataFC: 3:48pm On Mar 26, 2019 |
That naija own should apply to every country |
Re: 50 Weird Traffic Laws From Around The World by SEONaijaExpert: 3:49pm On Mar 26, 2019 |
In Switzerland, you cannot wash your car on a Sunday In Denver, Colorado, USA, it is illegal to drive a black car on Sundays 4 Likes |
Re: 50 Weird Traffic Laws From Around The World by Feranchek(m): 3:51pm On Mar 26, 2019 |
Back in 2014 when I got my first car, a colleague advised me to remove my sunshades cos police go tag me as yahoo boy or something... But seriously, driving a very dirty car, to me, should be an offence. Gush!!! The sight of such cars can really put on off! For those that travel to China a lot, please what actually could be the reason for this VERY WEIRD traffic law?? Cos to me, amongst all the weird laws mentioned above, number 32 is ACTUALLY the weirdest! Click LIKE if you agree with me. 5 Likes |
Re: 50 Weird Traffic Laws From Around The World by InaNla(f): 3:55pm On Mar 26, 2019 |
Story full of lies |
Re: 50 Weird Traffic Laws From Around The World by MorataFC: 3:55pm On Mar 26, 2019 |
32. In China, it is illegal to stop for pedestrians. This law is specifically strict in Beijing. Whaaaaaat Haba, this is cruel,brutal,savage,inhuman,barbaric, barbarous,brutish, and bloodthirsty murderous acts. 3 Likes |
Re: 50 Weird Traffic Laws From Around The World by johncreek: 3:59pm On Mar 26, 2019 |
Been a victim of No 27 |
Re: 50 Weird Traffic Laws From Around The World by Udstar(m): 4:00pm On Mar 26, 2019 |
AutoJoshNIG: Which Kind wahala be dis? 3 Likes |
Re: 50 Weird Traffic Laws From Around The World by Nobody: 4:01pm On Mar 26, 2019 |
The Nigerian law is only applicable in Lagos |
Re: 50 Weird Traffic Laws From Around The World by bluefilm: 4:02pm On Mar 26, 2019 |
I know say na amerika go carry first for this type of weird traffic laws. Those people dem too kolo. |
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