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Top-5 fascinating traffic rules in Asian countries


Each country is unique and has its own approaches to compliance with laws and regulations. But these approaches may not always seem familiar or understandable to us. We will tell you about the most interesting and non-standard traffic rules in Asian countries.


Japan

We all know that Japan is as attentive and even pedantic as possible to the comfort of both drivers and pedestrians. There is even such a point in the Japanese traffic rules, which will definitely appeal to pedestrians from any corner of the world. The rules prescribe a large fine if the driver sprays water or dirt on people on the street during bad weather.

China

Traffic regulations in China are mostly unusual for citizens of other countries. For example,ย  in our opinion, the strangest thing is a strict ban on the passage of pedestrians at crossings. Moreover, drivers are even forbidden to slow down before a pedestrian crossing, even more so to stop. For such a violation, like any other, penalty points are awarded. If the driver accumulates 12 such points, he will face deprivation of rights and administrative liability.

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia is quite a radical country in terms of patriarchal views. Therefore, in the traffic rules there is a strict ban on women driving any kind of transport, even a bicycle.

Thailand

It would seem that such a hot tourist country, which is famous for its tropical climate, but even here there are special features of traffic regulations. For example, driving a car with a bare torso, i.e. without a shirt or T-shirt will cost you a tidy amount, since it is prohibited and punishable by a fine.

South Korea

According to Kazakh traffic rules, you can turn left where there is no forbidding sign or markings. In South Korea, on the contrary, a left turn is allowed only where there is a permit sign, in other cases it is a gross violation.

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