If you are heading out and about on the roads in Europe, you’ll do very well to know some of these quirky rules!
In Germany…
Motorists can be fined if they are found guilty of making derogatory signs or hand gestures and using abusive or offensive language
In Sweden…
Speed limits are a little different to what we are used too. The speed limit isn’t enforced due to the type of road, but instead on the safety and quality of said road. As such, speed limits may vary on the same stretch of road accordingly and motorists are advised to pay attention to road signs.
In Romania…
Driving a dirty car is illegal.
In Switzerland…
It is illegal to pick up hitchhikers on duel carriageways and motorways
In Spain…
Two triangle warning signs need to be displayed if a vehicle breaks down.
Also in Spain…
It is prohibited to program or even touch a GPS navigation systems unless parked in a safe place
In Slovenia….
Motorists are not allowed to sound their horns in the vicinity of a hospital