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If you’ve passed your driving licence or you’re in the process of doing so you should really know to give way to traffic on your right when entering a round-a-bout or maybe that overtaking is prohibited across solid white lines. The fundamentals are needed in order to pass the theory and the practical test in the UK. But what the Highway Code help book may not have mentioned is the sticky situation you may likely find yourself in with the law when flagging down a taxi if you have the plague.

Similarly, in Denmark, drivers will know to always keep their headlights on even during the day and carrying a warning triangle is compulsory. And just like other countries around the world heavy fines and possible incarceration is strong deterrent for being caught drink driving. Before a long journey it’s always wise to check tyre pressure, oil and water levels and screen wash. In Denmark, however, checking these things is mandatory and don’t forget to inspect for children underneath the car before every single trip, if you get caught not doing so expect a police fine.

Singapore is a very safe country with low crime rate and friendly residents but this hasn’t come without some stringent law enforcement. Assume a public caning for not flushing the toilet after using it. Don’t even think about the illegal activity of chewing gum if you have bad breath. Connecting to an unsecured Wi-Fi network is tantamount to stealing and is considered hacking which comes with a huge fine and a friendly hug without permission could be construed as outraging modesty. When it comes to traffic there’s no fear of crossing a road as there’s a heavy fine imposed on drivers that come within 50 metres of a pedestrian trying to do so.

The European Court of Justice is the highest court in the EU. When it comes to matters of EU law it passes some pretty important legislation and harbours great responsibility to ensure laws across the EU are upheld. It’s also in Luxembourg. With an average of 63mm of precipitation per month it’s a shrewd law to make windscreen wipers essential in Luxembourg, however, the installation of a windscreen is not enforced.

There are some excellent traffic laws in America that have yet to be stricken making the task of choosing one very difficult. So, instead, here are three from the state of California. California is a great place to partake in some whale watching but watch out for stray bullets as although it’s illegal to shoot wild game from a moving vehicle whales are considered legal fair game. It must be slow progress during rush hour on the streets of Redlands, California as cars are not allowed on the roads unless a man with a lantern is walking ahead of it. Finally, you’d better actually be in your car if you plan on driving over 96 km/h as vehicles with no driver above this speed will incur the wrath of the Californian police so it’s better to stick to below this speed if you fancy jumping out.