When it comes to driving on the road, every country has traffic laws to maintain order. Most of these traffic laws are enacted for crime control and there are many similarities between the traffic laws of different countries. However, the funny thing is that in some countries of the world, there are some strange traffic laws that are not only strange but also ridiculous. Let’s take a look at some weird and ridiculous traffic laws.
1. If you go out on the road with an unclean car, you will have to pay a fine
Strange as it may sound, this is true for the people of Russia. Dirty driving on Russian roads is not allowed. Anyone who takes to the streets in an unclean car will have to pay a fine of two thousand rubles.
2. The traffic police will come running if they see you sitting in the car and swearing
In Maryland, USA, it is legally punishable to insult or curse someone in public while sitting in a car. According to local law, a fine of up to ড 100, or up to nine months in prison, can be imposed on anyone found in such a situation.
3. You have to drive with the headlights on even during the day!
In all countries, the headlights of the cars have to be turned on at night, but in Sweden, the government has made it a rule to drive with the headlights on during the day. In Sweden, winter is sometimes dark due to heavy snowfall during the day. But even in sunny weather, the citizens of Sweden have to abide by the rules of driving with their headlights on.
4. Alcohol in the car is permissible, but getting drunk is a punishable offense
Costa Rica has no penalties for driving while intoxicated, but it is not allowed to get drunk while in the car. According to this strange traffic law, if a driver is found to have more than 0.75% alcohol in his blood, he will be punished. However, if this level is less than 0.75, no penalty is given.
5. It is forbidden to wipe the car with old underwear!
This strange traffic law is in force in San Francisco, USA. After washing the car, if the car uses old underwear for cleaning, the traffic law is broken. However, there is no legal problem if you use new underwear !!
6. Even if the driver is drunk, the passenger will have to pay a fine
According to Japan’s traffic laws, if the driver of a vehicle is drunk, the passenger will have to pay a fine. Whether the passenger drinks alcohol or not, if the driver drives under the influence of alcohol, the responsibility should be borne entirely by the passenger. In other words, it is strange but true that if a passenger gets in the car of a drunk driver without drinking alcohol, then the passenger will have to pay the fine.
7. Driving barefoot is a punishable offense!
The strange thing that the people of Thailand have to do is to obey the traffic laws – not to drive barefoot. Driving in naked is a punishable offense. And if someone is found driving in an empty space, there is a provision for a fine.
8. If you see something eating while driving, the traffic police will come running
It is forbidden to eat or drink anything while driving in Cyprus. Even if you drive with food on your knees while driving, the traffic police will fine you, in some cases jail time.
9. Violation of traffic law when oil runs out on the road
Usually, when you run out of oil or fuel in the middle of the road while crossing a long distance, it is normal to refuel from a fuel filling station on the side of the road. But running out of car oil on the road in Germany is considered a traffic violation.
10. Failure to leave without knowing the path
In the state of Alabama in the United States, if a passenger or driver does not take the right road to reach his destination, it will be a violation of traffic laws. Instead of stopping the car and asking the police to help them find the right way, the police can show the driver the right way, or even show him the way to jail!
