15 Weirdest Driving Laws From Around The World*

1. Hackney carriages should carry a bale of hay and a bag of oats at all times in London.

Hay... Do you like oats? Well this is your lucky day! - src: giphy.com

Apparently, this law was repealed in the 1970's but it's one of those modern myths which have just stuck. Clearly it took a while for the penny to drop that Hackney Cabs have been horseless since the advent of the motor engine. Top marks for observation, Britain...

2. Caught Short on the Motorway? Men can pee on the right-hand rear tyre of their vehicle in the UK

Really gotta go? - src: tumblr.com

Now technically this may not have been repealed, but we don't recommend it. Public indecency laws aside, do you really want to relieve yourself on your freshly polished alloys? Maybe try and hold it until the next services...

More after the jump...

3. Cabs in the City of London cannot carry corpses.

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Ermm... ok.

4. In Denmark, you must check for people hiding underneath your car before setting off.

I think this would be my reaction if I found someone hiding beneath my car - src: giphy.com

Well, it's better to be safe than sorry I suppose. Now this law specifically states to check for sleeping children beneath your vehicle but cats are probably the most likely things to find kipping beneath your undercarriage so it's probably best to broaden your horizons a little just in case.

5. It's illegal to have a dirty car in Russia.

Y U NO WASH? - src: pintrest.com

It's a shame really. People get quite creative when faced with a dusty windscreen.

6. Don't eat or drink whilst driving in Cyprus

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Ok, I get the idea of this one. No distractions whilst driving in theory, but to not be able to drink water whilst driving in a country that gets as hot as Cyprus does? I would be pulling over every few miles!

7. You must keep your headlight on at all times in Sweden - even during the day.

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Ok this totally makes sense on the days of the year what Sweden gets barely any sunlight but all the time? Clearly it never occurred to them that the majority of drivers have the faculty to judge when to turn their headlamps on. Give your drivers some credit, Sweden!

8. You must carry a breathalyzer in your vehicle in France.

Demonstration: Improper use of breathalyzer - src: giphy.com

Well that's one way to save on Police budgets. Maybe they will ask everyone to carry around a spare pair of handcuffs too - just in case, you understand. Currently the fine for not carrying a single-use breathalyzer around in your glove compartment isn't being enforced, but the law itself still stands.

9. You must carry a spare pair of glasses in your vehicle if you wear them in Spain.

My glasses, my glasses! - src: giphy.com

Well... you never know when you'll need the spare pair. Though what happens if you lose both pairs is uncertain.

10. It's illegal to splash pedestrians with rainwater whilst driving in Japan.

Don't you just hate it when this happens? Nice one, Japan!

11. In Costa Rica, it's perfectly acceptable to drink alcohol whilst driving as long as you don't get drunk.

An interesting take on the whole drink driving law but I'm not really sure that's how alcohol works. Probably better just stick to soft drinks.

12. It's illegal to wear a blindfold whilst driving in Alabama.

I should blooming well hope so too!

13. You must not leave an unattended sheep in your vehicle in Montana.

Get in the baaaah-ck, I'm driving - src: pawsaminute.com

You never know what they will get up to once you leave them to their own devices.

14. It's illegal to honk someone else's horn in Missouri.

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15. You may not cross the state line whilst driving with a duck on your head in Minnesota.

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I would love to know the reason for this law coming into effect. If this isn't an April Fools gone too far then I'm not sure what to think.

*These laws may not currently be in effect. Some are historical and have since been revoked - this doesn't stop them being worth a mention though.