In some states such as New South Wales, traffic laws require car drivers to lock their car immediately after leaving the vehicle if they go 3 meters or more away.
The Potato Marketing Act was passed in Australia in 1946 prohibiting drivers not affiliated with a potato marketing company or their agent from carrying more than 50kg of potatoes.
In Bahrain, traffic law violations, big or small, can result in imprisonment.
Chinese authorities limit new car sales by fuel type to limit air pollution and traffic congestion.
Unless stopping at a traffic light or similar, drivers are not allowed to stop to give way to pedestrians!
Driving without a license is completely legal in this European country.
Do not run out of gas while driving on the Autobahn.
Japanese drivers need to think carefully before going through puddles.
Japan takes drunk driving very seriously.
Spain
Spain makes it illegal to listen to music or talk on the phone with headphones.
Although not an actual traffic law, authorities in some areas of South Africa advise people not to look at the bonnet when the car has problems.
Traffic laws in Sweden require all cars to have headlights on 24 hours a day, regardless of road type or weather conditions.
Switzerland
In Switzerland, drivers are not allowed to wash their cars in front of their homes, even including their driveways.
Not wearing a shirt while driving a car, motorbike, or even bicycle is against the law.
The town of Derby, Kansas, USA prohibits driving maneuvers that can cause `squeaking noises` from the wheels, as lawmakers call them.
In California, sleeping on the street is not allowed – Photo: Zupps
In Alaska, dogs are not allowed on the roof of the car – Photo: Zupps
On Main, it is illegal to park in front of a donut shop!