Traffic laws are mainly designed to ensure the safety of pedestrians and motorists. But some of them are bizarre or illogical or one of those laws which make you wonder why they exist in the first place.
Such as, apparently in Uganda, a woman doesn’t have to wear a bike helmet if she has just come from the hairdresser’s.
While that may be most unlikely true, here are ten bizarre traffic laws from around the world.
Thailand
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You have to wear a shirt while driving.
Kentucky, USA
If wearing a bikini, you have to carry a weapon and/or have a police escort.
Germany
You can drive nude.
Alabama, USA
It is illegal to drive while blindfolded.
Costa Rica
You can drink while driving as long as you don’t get drunk.
Cyprus
It is illegal to eat or drink anything while driving.
Russia
It is illegal to drive a dirty car.
Sweden
Vehicle lights must stay on at all times when the car is moving.
France
Drivers should carry their own breathalyzer kits.
Alaska
It is illegal to put a dog on the roof of your car while driving.