The Weirdest Driving Laws in Foreign Countries

If you think that some of the traffic violations you've racked up are ridiculous, take a look at these laughable international traffic laws.

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We've all gotten a speeding ticket or a citation for having our tail light out and thought it was absolutely ridiculous. It turns out that we had no idea how ridiculous things could get. It seems that every country has a traffic law or two on the books that makes you scratch your head. Some of them are antiquated statutes just waiting to be cleared from the books. Others are necessary thanks to the unique cultural realities of a country. And, or course, there are also a few ridiculous laws that no one can explain, yet somehow are still on the books.

Let's take a world tour through some of most ridiculous traffic laws known to man. At the very least, it will make you feel better about the time you got a citation for driving too slow on the highway. Here are The Weirdest Driving Laws in Foreign Countries.

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Russia: No Driving Dirty

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South Africa: Must Break for Herders

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Bulgaria: No Driving Without A Fire Extinguisher

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United Kingdom / Australia: Cab Drivers Must Feed the Horses

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Serbia: Drivers Must Carry A Tow Bar and 3m of Rope

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Denmark: Don't Start Your Car With Someone Underneath It

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Switzerland: No Washing Your Car on a Sunday

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Canada: Don't Get in a Cab with Bad Breath

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Thailand: You Must Wear A Shirt While Driving

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Cyprus: No Drinking (Water) and Driving

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France: Motorists Must Keep a Breathalzyer In Their Vehicle

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Finland: Taxi Drivers Pay Music Royalties

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Japan: Splashing Pedestrians Results in a Fine

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Spain: Drivers Must Carry An Extra Pair of Glasses

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The Phillipines: Drive Only When Your License Plate Number Allows

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