Laws you should know to stay away from trouble abroad
A week ago a British was imprisoned for appearing undressed on a sacred mountain in Malaysia. It wasn’t that long ago when a couple kissing in public in Dubai faced the same fate. In fact, when you even swear on WhatsApp while in the Emirates you'll probably be fined £45,000. And if you're thinking of debauched drunken behaviour in Magaluf this summer you could end up forking out €3000 for the privilege.
The message is loud and obvious. Your behavior could possibly cost a lot more than you bargained for so before going it’s really worth paying heed to etiquette and the culture of the place you're visiting if you would like avoid problems while abroad. Here's a round up of laws you must know about – even though they're a little bizarre.
France
you're lawfully bound to drive with a breathalyser in a car and it's against the law to hold any device that may recognize speed cameras, such as say a sat nav. By the way, if you be in Paris at night, you will probably find the Eiffel Tower lights stunning, but it's illegal to capture this photographically.
Spain
Vacationers who wonder the streets of Barcelona dressed only in their swimming costumes face fines of £265,Government have banned who wear bikini from areas away from the city's beaches In Majorca, tourists who run away from the beaches in bikini or speedos face £500 fines. The laws and regulations are a part of Palma City Council’s Ordenanza Civica, differently known as the Good Citizen Plan.
Greece
It's against the law to take photos of government buildings, church buildings and also aircraft. Throw your mind back to 2001 when twelve plane-spotters had been imprisoned for espionage after allegedly taking photos of a military air base. Additionally, don't forget that indecent behaviour which includes mooning or putting on unpleasant fancy dress costumes could possibly be looked at as to be against decency laws. By the way, the drug Codeine is classes as an illegal medicine in Greece.
Cyprus
You're banned to beep your car horn when you are very near to a hospital.
Singapore
Since 1992 it's against the law to munch chewing gum publicly. Really the only exception is nicotine gum that is only available on prescription. It's also possible to find yourself in trouble in case you
publically display national flags or emblems.
Thailand
It's illegal to criticize the King or any person in the royal family – even deceased monarchs. The crime is called Lèse Majesté and it is punishable by a prison sentence of 3 to 15 years, or longer.
Jamaica
It's against the law to put on camouflage outfits on this Carribbean island.
Japan
Inside the land that brought us sumo wrestling, you're not allowed to be fat. The law says
that men more than forty shouldn't have a waist measuring over 80cm and females over 90cm.
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