Traffic rules abroad that may surprise you

On holidays, we go abroad much more often. Traffic rules in Europe are very similar, but it turns out that in some countries they may surprise you. To avoid hassles and high fines, we present rules you probably didn't know existed.

What will you learn from this post?

• In which countries can the use of a voice recorder be regrettable?
• In which country can you ride naked but it is recommended to wear shoes?
• Can you be fined for a cold elbow?

Shortly speaking

Although the road rules in Europe are similar, sometimes they can surprise you. If you are visually impaired, please bring extra glasses on your trip to Spain. When stopping in Italy, be careful with air conditioning, and in Cyprus, forget about drinking while driving. If you are using the recorder for driving, make sure it can be used in the countries you are driving through.

Be careful with air conditioning

It's hot outside, so you turn on the engine and air conditioning to cool the car before driving? In Italy it can cost up to 400 euros! The country has adopted laws to limit emissions of exhaust gases, therefore stopping with the engine running due to the air conditioner is prohibited... The Italian police attach great importance to this. Some time ago, it was loud about a driver who received a fine for talking on the phone on the side of the road with the air conditioner on.

Remember spare glasses!

Is 12 on your driver's license in field 01.01? It means that be sure to drive with glasses and even contact lenses do not give the right to drive. This requirement is strictly observed by the Spaniards, who, in addition to a pair on the nose, need additional spare glasses with them.... A fine will be charged for their absence!

The driving recorder is regarded as monitoring

Car recorders are very popular in Poland.and drivers use them to defend against unreasonable fines or accusations of collision. It turns out that in some countries it is illegal to use this type of equipment to record other people.... Particularly strict rules apply. in Austriawhere a camera in a car is viewed as surveillance requiring permission. Recording other vehicles on a public road may result in a fine of PLN 10. Euroand in the case of publishing someone's image - a compensation process in the amount of 25 thousand rubles. Euro. You should also be careful with the voice recorder in Switzerland, where it is forbidden to place any objects behind the glass that limit the driver's field of vision.

Correct driving position

Do you like to drive open the window and put your elbow on the edge of it? For this behavior you will be fined in Spain and Italy for an amount ranging from a few dozen to almost 200 euros. The local police attach great importance to the driver maintaining a proper driving position so that he can carry out all the necessary maneuvers in a crisis situation. In Spain, the same rules apply even to passengers!

Find the right outfit

Do you drive with flip flops? To avoid unnecessary fines and to take care of your own safety, we advise you to replace them with full shoes, especially when traveling to Italy and Spain. They are a little more relaxed. Germans who allow naked skating but recommend wearing shoes... If there was an accident and the driver was driving barefoot, it can be difficult to get your insurance refunded.

Other unusual recipes

If you hired a car on vacation in Cyprus, be careful with snacks. Village law prohibits any food or drink while driving... On the other hand, the Germans, despite the fact that they are at ease with their clothes while driving, are very restricts the culture on the road... Impolite behavior towards other drivers, such as showing the middle finger, can result in a fine of PLN 3. Euro.

Safe driving is not only about knowing the rules! Before setting off on a further route, be sure to check the technical condition of the car, purchase spare bulbs and add washer fluid. Everything your car needs can be found at avtotachki.com.

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