Overseas property experts at YourOverseasHome.com have revealed eight of the strangest laws that Brits should adhere to whether they’re simply visiting or moving abroad.
After vandals used chewing gum to mess with Singapore’s Transit system and the Housing Board spent thousands a year to clean gum litter, Singapore banned all gum substances in 1992.
This means anyone importing, selling or making chewing gum in Singapore can get fined and even given jail time.Car enthusiasts and speed demons love trips along the German Autobahn, as they give drivers the change to drive at over 100mph - but make sure you don’t run out of fuel along the way, otherwise you could face a hefty fine.In 2008, city officials banned feeding the local pigeons that frequent one of Venice’s most picturesque spots, Saint Mark’s Square.
Section 388 of the code stipulates that any person who performs a disgraceful act in public by undressing himself shall be liable to a fine not exceeding 500 baht, which is about £11-£12.In Switzerland, it is common courtesy to not flush your toilet between 10pm and 7am as it may disturb other people’s sleep.
Even though this is not a strict blanket ban or government mandated, landlords in Switzerland are given a free reign to set their own house rules.It is generally frowned upon to walk around in a bikini or swim shorts in most countries, but in Spain this transgression can lead to a fine of up to 300 euros in cities like Barcelona and Malaga.Since 2009, Greece has forbidden visitors to wear high heels at some of the country’s most famous ancient monuments.
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