Traffic rules
worldwide
Bălan Andreea & Călin Raluca
Introduction
◦ Traffic refers to all the vehicles that are moving along the roads in a particular
area. In order to streamline the road traffic each country has its own traffic
regulations.
◦ Traffic rules are the rules given by traffic police for the protection or for the safe
driving due to which accidents can be prevented. It is most important rules for the
driver to make his/her driving safe. All citizen and drivers should follow traffic
rules.
◦ Otherwise, it is important to follow all traffic laws to keep everyone safe on road.
Documents:
Traffic Rules &
Valid driving license Regulations
Vehicle registration
certificate
Valid vehicle's insurance
certificate
Common traffic rules
1. Do Not Brake Suddenly except for safety reasons
2. Always Give Way To Pedestrians
3. Maintain an Adequate Distance
4.The Registration Mark of the vehicle should be clear, legible and visible at all times
5.Do Not Drive on a one way road except in the direction permitted
6. In all the countries all over the world the citizens have to obey the policeman's orders or indications
7. In every country you have to respect the traffic signals
Europe
1.In Switzerland, you can’t wash your car on a
Sunday.
2. In France it is legal to carry your own
breathalyser.
3.In Cyprus it is illegal to eat or drink anything
while driving.
4. In Denmark, before setting off on your
journey you must check for children that may
be hiding underneath your car.
◦ 5. In Spain, Portugal and Switzerland the drivers must carry an extra pair
of glasses
◦ 6. In Macedonia front passenger can’t drink too much
◦ 7. In Bulgary, Russia, Romania and Belarus it’s technically illegal to drive
a dirty car
◦ 8. In Germany No Running Out Of Fuel On The Highway
◦ 9. In England you can park one either
side of the road facing in either direction
◦ 10. In France you’re not allowed to use headphones of any kind, whether
in a portable music device or for your phone.
◦ 11. Malta is the only European country other than those in the British
Isles that drives on the left.
America
1.In Massachusetts, it is illegal to drive
with a gorilla in the backseat of your car.
2. In Maine, you can't park in front
of a Dunkin' Donuts.
3. In Minnesota is not permitted to cross
the
state lines with a duck on your head
4. In Denver, Colorado, it is illegal to drive
a black car on Sundays.
5. In Alabama It is illegal to drive
blindfolded ,
but it is acceptable for you to drive the
6. In Ohio, you can't consecutively drive
wrong way down a one-way street as long
as you have a lantern attached to the around the town square more than 100
front of your car. times
7.In California it is illegal to drive
wearing a dressing gown if you are a
woman.
8.In Evanston, Illinois, it is against the law to change clothes inside a
car with drawn curtains except during a fire.
Asia
1. In Manila, Philippines, you cannot drive on Mondays if your
number plate ends in a 1 or 2
2. Being a pedestrian is good in Japan, but not so much in China,
and Beijing in particular, where it is illegal to stop for
pedestrians.
3. In Japan it is against the law to splash mud or water on a
pedestrian.
Africa & the Middle East
1.Motorist face stiff fines if they fail to slow down or
stop for passing herds of livestock in South Africa.
2.Saudi Arabia it is the only country where women
are not allowed to drive, but they are permitted to
own a car.
Countries by the handedness of traffic
🔴 Right-hand traffic
🔵 Left-hand traffic
Drink-driving laws by country
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In conclusion, regardless of the country, before going on a trip you
must:
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