10 strangest traffic rules in the world
In Austria, you can be fined for speeding, determined by eye, without radar. In China, tourists with an international driving license can only drive after passing a theory test and obtaining a local driving permit. And in the USA, a gorilla can only be transported in a car in the passenger seat next to the driver...
In the state of Kentucky, USA, women can drive in a swimsuit only if they have self-defense equipment at hand or... accompanied by two police officers.
Germany is a very liberal country, especially when it comes to driving clothes. Since the car is private property, you can drive it naked. You can drive in this country without shoes, but drivers are still advised to wear something comfortable on their feet. If a barefoot driver gets into an accident, he may lose his right to insurance benefits.
If the nearest gas station is several kilometers away, and you need to relieve yourself, this will not be a problem in England under one, but very strange condition... The driver has the right to stop on the side of the road to relieve himself, and he must go to the rear of the car and the right put your hand on your car.
When traveling in Iceland, you need to be prepared for the fact that you will most likely encounter the unpredictable forces of Mother Nature, so your car should be insured against such unusual phenomena as volcanic ash or extreme gusts of wind. Due to the terrain, some areas of Iceland can only be traveled with a four-wheel drive vehicle.
When traveling with your four-legged friend in Italy, you must remember to fasten your dog's seat belt. In Germany, the dog is considered a “cargo” and, although there is no need to fasten it with belts, it must be protected from falling, for example, in the event of sudden braking...
Do you think that after passing the driving test and reading on the website about the traffic rules in a given country, you will be able to freely travel by car around the world? Not in China.
For foreigners, traveling around China by car can be a daunting task. Drivers with an international driving license must first apply for a local driving permit, meaning one issued only in China. To do this, you must pass a theoretical exam on your knowledge of local traffic rules, and then apply for a special permit. Since the whole process is very long and labor-intensive, tourists who do not want to take a taxi or public transport can only rent a car with a driver or switch to a bicycle.
In the UAE, the camel is a symbol of high status. Respect for the humpbacked kings of the desert is reflected even in the traffic rules - camels have priority on the roads.
For safety reasons, in Croatia and the Czech Republic it is prohibited to carry gasoline cans in a car. In this case, the car must have a set of spare lamps.
If the animal sits in the back seat, the driver will be fined.
Austrian traffic police officers undergo special training to visually determine vehicle speed. They can use their skills in areas where the maximum permissible speed does not exceed 30 km/h.