Summer is still in full swing and an opportunity for a trip abroad cannot be missed. We all understand that when at our destination, we must comply with the local traffic rules. However, these following rules can also hurt your wallet quite a bit!
Slip-free in France and Spain
Do you live in your slippers during your journey south? Well, throw a pair of sneakers in the trunk anyway. Anyone caught wearing slippers while driving in France or Spain will be heavily fined. The police will also be happy to charge you for wearing earphones in the car.
No tracers in France, Switzerland, Ireland, Slovakia and Germany
The use of radar alert devices is not allowed in France, Switzerland, Ireland, Slovakia and Germany. Should you be caught, this can result in a fine of up to 1.500€, even if the device is not switched on and is in your luggage.
Everything inside in Spain
Your blinker ends up not working in Spain? Do not stick your hand or arm out of the window. That might result in a substantial fine. Be sure that the upper part of your body that belongs to that arm is covered as well, as it is strictly forbidden in Spain to drive with a bare upper body.
Fully tanked in Germany
Are you cruising along the Autobahn in Germany this summer? Make sure to stop at the first gas station and fill up your fuel tank. Falling without petrol in the middle of the Autobahn will cost you a lot of money. Not only is it bad for your car, but you're also trespassing.
Keep it dry in Great Britain
In the UK, you'd better watch out where you're driving. Whoever wets a cyclist or a pedestrian by driving through a puddle may face a heavy fine. Have you been drinking too much water with the warm weather and the need to relieve yourself getting too high on the road? Then pee against the right rear wheel. Peeing against another wheel is considered a criminal offence.
No dirt in Moscow
Do you ever skip a car wash? You shouldn't do that before heading to Moscow. The police over there hands out fines if they consider your car to be “too dirty ". It's up to the police officer to decide on exactly what that means.