Whatever country you’re in, driving carefully and adhering to that country’s road rules is essential. A good knowledge of the driving laws can help prevent accidents and help avoid car insurance claims. However, there are some road rules out there that are simply bizarre! Check out our guide to some of the weirdest rules around.

• In South Korea, left hand turns are generally prohibited unless otherwise indicated.
• Taxi drivers in Finland must pay an annual royalty fee for playing music while driving customers.
• In Montreal, you are not allowed to park your car so it’s blocking your own driveway.
• In Alabama it’s illegal to drive barefoot.
• In Youngstown, Ohio, it’s illegal to run out of petrol.
• If driving in Iowa you’ll not find an ice cream van in sight, they’ve all been banned.
• Some of Bangkok’s one-way roads change their direction at certain hours of the day.
• In Glendale, Arizona, cars are not permitted to be driven in reverse.
• In parts of Shanghai, you are not allowed to beep your horn.
• Cruise control is illegal on Belgian motorways.

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