11 Very Weird Laws from Around the World
As someone who likes to travel to new countries and experience new cultures, learn from locals, and constantly change the way I view the world, the differences between each country…
People deemed obese are not allowed to wear polyester in Italy.
(Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images)As someone who likes to travel to new countries and experience new cultures, learn from locals, and constantly change the way I view the world, the differences between each country are what makes travelling so much fun. The United States itself has very odd laws, especially throughout history. It's always interesting to see what other laws international destinations have to abide by.
Chances are you've never heard of any of these. Whether they truly abide by these laws, or whether they are truly enforced, we're not to conclude. But according to the law codes, these happen to be true.
Singapore
(Photo by Tim Boyle/Getty Images)In Singapore, it is illegal to chew gum. The reason is because they're afraid of it being spat on the ground and people stepping in it.
Germany
(Photo Illustration by Sean Gallup/Getty Images)In Germany, it is illegal to stop unnecessarily on the Autobahn. This means, even if you run out of gas and have to stop on the Autobahn, you're breaking the law.
Fiji
(Photo by Ian Waldie/Getty Images)In Fiji, you cannot tan topless, and furthermore, you have to cover your shoulders.
Japan
(Photo by Bruno Vincent/Getty Images)Splashing pedestrians while driving will result in a fine in Japan.
England
(Photo by China Photos/Getty Images)In England, its unlawful for a boy under the age of 10 to see a naked mannequin.
Russia
(Photo by Mark Nolan/Getty Images)Driving a dirty car in Russia can result in a fine, since the license plate may not be able to be read.
Switzerland
(Photo by William Lovelace/Daily Express/Getty Images)No washing your cars on Sunday in Switzerland. It's a noise pollution thing!
Thailand
(Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)It's illegal to leave your house without any underwear on in Thailand.
Italy
(Photo by Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images)People deemed obese are not allowed to wear polyester in Italy.
Bulgaria
(Photo by Omer Messinger/Getty Images)In Bulgaria, you must drive with a fire extinguisher in your vehicle.
France
(Photo by Lukas Schulze/Getty Images)In France, you cannot name a pig Napoleon.
