Strange Road Rules Now you might think that here in Australia we have a lot of road rules, and you would be right. But on the whole at least most of our road rules make sense. Other parts of the world have their own unique take on road rules, as you will see below.
Russia. The Russians must have missed the western idiom, ‘a little mud never hurt anyone’. Drive a dirty car in the country and it’ll cost you around 2000 roubles (that’s around $40).
Here’s a little known local road law that makes sense when you think about it, but for some reason still brings a smile to my face. “You must not lead an animal from a vehicle, including a bicycle”. Clearly if you got this wrong it would likely end very badly for the animal you are leading, and if you’re on a bike, probably you also.
Cyprus. Most of us wouldn’t hesitate to reach for the water bottle and take a drink when driving. Do so in Cyprus however, and you could find yourself with a hefty fine. The country has made it illegal to eat and drink behind the wheel – even in the heat of summer. 56
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Scandinavia. Ever noticed that Volvos always have their lights on? That’s because they can’t be switched off. Scandinavian traffic laws require lights to be on at all times, due in part to the region’s gloomy conditions for a large majority of the year, but also for general safety.
