You can go almost anywhere in the globe by car, but if you're thinking about taking a road trip soon, be sure to familiarise yourself with the laws and regulations of the country you'll be visiting because some of them differ significantly from those in the UK. If you believed that all it takes to operate a vehicle around the world is to drive on the left or right side of the road (depending on the country you are in) and pay attention to traffic signals, you are utterly mistaken. Different nations have some peculiar driving laws that can drive you nuts.

Russia: Wash your car or accept the consequences

The police in Moscow are very strict about how tidy your vehicle must be. So much so that driving around in a dirty car may result in a fine. If you decide to drive in Russia but are too lazy to wash your automobile, you could face a fine of up to 2,000 roubles (approx. Rs 3,400). Additionally, this applies to the interior of the car as well as the appearance. What's worse is that the police decide what counts as "dirty" and what doesn't. In addition, cleaning your automobile anywhere other than your driveway or a legitimate car wash is against the law.

Spain: Carry a spare pair of glasses for Spain

If you use prescription glasses, you are required by law to keep a spare pair in your car; otherwise, you risk receiving a fine in Spain. It's not unusual for people to drive while wearing glasses, and there is a rule specifically for people who have visual problems. However, pause for a moment to consider this. Consider yourself driving while wearing glasses to a soccer event in Spain. The officer now stops you and requests to see a second pair. In any other region of the world, motorists might begin to chuckle.

Sweden: 24/7 Headlights Are Required

Never switch off your car's headlights! Many people might find it odd or strange, yet in Sweden, you have to have your headlights on all the time. Even if it's June and the weather is perfect, you cannot turn off your car's lights, even though it's necessary for locations as cold as Sweden during the winter. This one certainly merits mention because it sounds completely weird. In Sweden's defense, it should be mentioned that there are fewer daylight hours than in other nations.

Thailand: Wear a shirt and keep your eyes open

In Thailand, it is required to wear a shirt when driving, and violating this rule might result in a fine of several hundred baht. It can get rather hot and muggy in Thailand. Nevertheless, you are not permitted to travel topless under any circumstances, even if you can feel the heat. If you are caught without a shirt on while using a vehicle, such as a car, bus, or tuk-tuk, you will be punished. Oh, and men and women are both affected.

South Africa: Animals First

They take great delight in the extravagantly large variety of flora that can be found in South Africa. They value it so highly that they now grant animals the same right to use the road as people. The first reaction when you notice animals near the road (or on the road) may be to carefully pass them without hitting any of them. However, this is not just unacceptable but also illegal in South Africa. Drivers are required by law to totally stop their vehicles and wait for any animals to cross or leave the road. This eliminates the chance of any animal being harmed. If motorists don't yield or stop for stray animals crossing the road, they could face fines of up to $500!

Important Indian traffic laws to observe

1. Do Not Drink and Drive
2. Wear your seatbelt while Driving a Car
3. Riding a Two-Wheeler without a Helmet On: Penalties for non-compliance with this rule come in the form of fines of up to Rs.1000.
4. Overspeeding: To avoid the wrath of traffic officers, drivers should never go faster than the posted speed limits on the road. Depending on the size of your vehicle, the fine for speeding normally ranges between Rs. 1000 and Rs. 2000.
5. Jumping the red light: Make careful to obey the various traffic lights while driving, even if you're in a rush, if you don't want to face fines of up to Rs. 5000 and a year in jail. Keep in mind the adage "better late than never."

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