{"id":17113,"date":"2017-05-03T16:28:40","date_gmt":"2017-05-03T15:28:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/?p=17113"},"modified":"2017-05-03T17:53:26","modified_gmt":"2017-05-03T16:53:26","slug":"strangest-driving-rules-around-world","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wheelsforwomen.ie\/index.php\/strangest-driving-rules-around-world\/","title":{"rendered":"The Strangest Driving Rules from Around the World"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\nWe outline the most far-fetched driving rules from around the world so buckle up; these ridiculously strange rules are set to drive you crazy!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Red lights, Seat belts and Zebra Crossings\u2026 We all need to follow the rules of the road in order to keep ourselves and our fellow road users safe, but in some countries the driving rules are so wacky, it’s fair to say that their rules and regulations have gone one step too far.<\/p>\n

Saudi Arabia<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Saudi Arabia is the only country in the world where women are not allowed to drive. While there\u2019s no official law banning them, they must possess a locally issued license and these are not given to women. See what they did there?<\/p>\n

In Saudi Arabia, the blame for a car accident can sometimes come down to the nationality rather than who was in the wrong.<\/p>\n

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Russia<\/strong><\/h4>\n

In Russia, it\u2019s a fineable offence to be caught driving a dirty car. When is a car deemed too dirty? If someone can write \u2018Wash Me\u2019 with their fingers on your car that\u2019s a pretty good indication, we think.<\/p>\n

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Philippines<\/strong><\/h4>\n

In Manila, if you\u2019re driving on a Monday and your number plate ends in a \u20181\u2019 or a \u20182\u2019, well you better get off the road as it\u2019s not your day. Then, on a Tuesday those ending in a \u20183\u2019 or a\u20194\u2019 can\u2019t drive and so on. Confusing stuff.<\/p>\n

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U.S.A.<\/strong><\/h4>\n

As tempting as it sounds, try to resist placing human faecal matter on the side of the highway. This is illegal. Can we make this illegal everywhere actually?<\/p>\n

Another road side rule here. In West Virginia, they don\u2019t allow you to eat roadkill. Ah c\u2019mon!<\/p>\n

It\u2019s illegal for a driver to be blindfolded. Fair enough, that does make a lot of sense actually.<\/p>\n

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Cyprus<\/strong><\/h4>\n

In Cyprus, you can be fined for eating or drinking while driving and that includes water. Better hope it\u2019s not too hot a day.<\/p>\n

So, it\u2019s a hot day and you\u2019re not allowed to drink water when driving. Someone pulls out abruptly in front of you. Perhaps you gesture in a slightly aggressive way? Wrong. In Cyprus, this could earn you a \u20ac15 fine.<\/p>\n

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Mexico<\/strong><\/h4>\n

In Mexico, you can just buy your license. Never mind a driving test. Not very reassuring but it\u2019s set to change so grab your license while you can.<\/p>\n

Bicycle riders are not allowed to lift either foot from the peddles in case they lose control. Curious rule.<\/p>\n

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Japan<\/strong><\/h4>\n

They\u2019re a very considerate bunch in Japan, so much that drivers are required to slow down when passing puddles if a pedestrian is near. Irish drivers could take a lesson here\u2026<\/p>\n

In another compassionate move for the Japanese, it could be an instant fail of your driving test if you don\u2019t check for cats under the car before getting in. Cute.<\/p>\n

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India<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Oh India, where to begin. Sure, there are many road rules it just doesn\u2019t seem like anyone sticks to them.<\/p>\n

There are more road deaths in India than any other country in the world. A British Medical Journal Study states that 37% of these deaths are pedestrians.<\/p>\n

Traffic lanes appear to be a rough guide as weaving in and out of traffic lanes is the preferred driving method.<\/p>\n

If you get into an accident make sure to yell and curse first (yeah you heard us, curse) as this is a sign of innocence.<\/p>\n

Seats are just the starting point for passengers, after that its car bonnet, roof and hanging off the back.<\/p>\n

Horns are used at all times to say many different things.<\/p>\n

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Nepal<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Nepal Police officers do not always carry breathalysers and rely on a sniff test to determine if the can smell alcohol.<\/p>\n

In Kathmandu, there is a zero tolerance for alcohol, so not even the smallest drink before driving is allowed.<\/p>\n

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Children<\/strong><\/h4>\n

There must be an epidemic of sleep walking in Denmark, as the law states that before embarking on any journey you must check under your car for sleeping children.<\/p>\n

In France, a child must be over 10 years old before they are allowed to travel in the front seat.<\/p>\n

In Ireland, pretty much up until the 1990s children could sit in the front or back with no seatbelts on.<\/p>\n

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Petrol<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Make sure to fill up on the gas before passing through Youngstown, Ohio, lest you break down. It\u2019s an offence and they\u2019ll fine you!<\/p>\n

The same can be said for Germany\u2019s Autobahn. Run out of petrol and they\u2019ll kick you when you\u2019re down with an \u20ac80 fine. Ouch!<\/p>\n

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