Holidaymakers have been urged to get to grips with some of Europe’s most surprising road rules if they’re planning to spend any length of time abroad this year. Overseas living experts at Property Guides have researched and revealed the strangest road rules to help motorists stay on the right side of the law when driving in various European countries including Spain, Cyprus, France and Italy.
Many of the same driving laws that Brits are used to in the UK apply to wider Europe, but there are often additional rules that apply – and some are quite surprising. Whilst all European countries except Cyprus and Malta drive on the right-hand side of the road, some countries require drivers to carry extra equipment in their vehicles, whilst others have stricter limits on drink-driving and even rules on operating a dirty vehicle.
Christopher Nye, senior content editor at Property Guides said: “Whether you’re visiting another European country short-term or planning on moving abroad permanently, it’s wise to get the lay of the land before you jet off – including any weird and wonderful laws specific to the place you’re going.”
