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Unusual Traffic Laws from Around the World

Unusual Traffic Laws from Around the World

It is no longer uncommon to get a ticket that doesn't sound arbitrary. While the tickets you receive are justified in most cases, some traffic laws will leave you baffled. We kick off our list with Cyprus. In Cyprus, it is illegal to eat or drink anything while on the wheel. It is a common law that drivers should not drink and drive, but we are not talking about alcohol. Having a meal or even a beverage such as coffee will land you a ticket. Spain requires drivers who wear corrective glasses to carry an extra pair of glasses in the car. Losing or breaking your glasses may cause you difficulties in operating your vehicle. Thus, you are required to have an alternative. So remember to carry an extra pair if you plan to visit Madrid. In Germany, you cannot stop your car unnecessarily on the autobahn. The law makes it possible for motorists to receive a ticket for running out of fuel. It is only permissible to use the autobahn only if your emergency is not preventable. Preventable eme ... read more