Holidaymakers heading to summer hotspot Cyprus have been warned of a little-known law that could see them slapped with a fine. The Mediterranean island attracts an estimated 1.2 million tourists from the UK in search of sun, sea and sand.
But drivers are being warned that it is forbidden to drink or eat anything while behind the wheel, even if it is to cool off from temperatures of up to 34 degrees celsius. Graham Conway, managing director of leading vehicle leasing specialists Select Car Leasing, said: “It’s always important to remember while travelling abroad that laws can vary a lot, and something that is considered common or normal in the UK can be illegal in another country.
“In Cyprus, it’s against the law to eat or drink while driving, and that includes soft drinks, water and snacks for the journey. Given that temperatures regularly reach the mid-thirties in summer, it’s common for unsuspecting tourists to break this law in Cyprus.
