In the past we’ve brought you some of the world’s most bizarre driving laws, but with so many out-there laws it feels like we’re leaving you short-changed...
Let’s wet your whistle:Did you know...In Denmark, drivers are legally obliged to check under their vehicle before starting it up... to see if there’s a person lurking underneath.
We’ll take a look at some of the seemingly silliest legislation as we aim to not only inform... but entertain.
Florida
It is legal to drive the wrong way down a one way street if you have a lantern attached to the front of your vehicle.
Alabama
It’s illegal to sound your horn after 9pm when near a
place where burgers and drinks are being served.
Arkansas
If you think you can tie your elephant to a parking metre for free, you’ve got another think coming! It’ll cost ya’.
America
AsiaPhilippines
You are not allowed to drive on a Monday if your registration plate ends in the number 1 or 2... It will cost you around £5.
SingaporeIt is illegal to come within 50 metres of a pedestrian.
JapanIf you splash a passer-by with rainwater, even though it may seem comical to you, expect a fine.
Georgia
You will receive a ticket if you drive around the block 100 consecutive times.
Ohio
Thinking about driving your black car on a Sunday? Well... guess what? Nope!
Arkansas
That shortcut you take across the school play area? Well, you can’t in Georgia. It is illegal to drive across a children’s playground.
America
Europe : all roads lead to home
LuxembourgAll cars must have windscreen wipers... even the ones without windscreens.
SerbiaAll cars must carry a tow bar and a 3m length of rope, otherwise... FINE!
SpainIn some cities it is law that cars must be parked on the odd-house-numbered side of the road on uneven days of the month.
Connecticut
You cannot cross state lines with a duck on your head.Planning on getting around that law by walking?Well don’t! That’s also illegal.
Minnesota
Oh, while we’re at it, you can’t drive a camel on the highway, just so you know.
Nevada
In case you’re able to, don’t ride your push bike at over 65mph, OK? It’s sort of one of the rules...
America
...jump from your vehicleif it is travelling in excess of 65 mph.
...leave your vehicle unmanned if
it’s travelling over 60 mph.
California : the should-go-without-saying State
Don’t...
...shoot animals from your
vehicle, unless it’s a whale.
UK laws of yore:
Hackney carriage drivers must
always carry a bag of oats and a bale of hay.
It is legal for a male to urinate in public, as long it is on the rear wheel of his motor vehicle and his right hand’s on the vehicle.
Cab drivers are legally required to ask every passenger if they have
small pox or the plague.
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Don’t get caught in a hot bother
this summer!
Respect the law... Even if they do go without saying!
Drive Safe!Remove that duck from your head, Refrain from shooting
that whale and make sure you...
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