Quiz: The most bizarre road rules

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Can you guess some of the world’s craziest road rules?

By Sasha Oelsner
Published: Monday, September 4, 2023

Sometimes there are rules that defy explanation. They boggle the mind, leaving you wondering – what happened for that to become law?

Try your luck at our crazy road rules quiz, and let us know if you have come across any of your own.

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1. Until 1980, what did Melbourne taxi drivers have to legally carry in the boot of their car?*
- A. A spare tyre
- B. That day’s newspaper
- C. An emergency first-aid kit
- D. A hay bale
2. What is illegal on the Autobahn in Germany, and could see you land a six-month driving ban or prison time?*
- A. Running out of fuel and breaking down
- B. Speeding
- C. Driving with your windows down
3. This country has more bikes than citizens, yet no one is required to wear a helmet while cycling. Which country is it?*
- A. Argentina
- B. The Netherlands
- C. New Zealand
- D. Cyprus
4. What is the minimum number of sleigh bells required if you’re driving your sleigh on the road in Ontario, Canada?*
- A. 2
- B. 4
- C. 6
- D. 10
5. In Switzerland, on which day of the week is it illegal to wash your car?*
- A. Friday
- B. Saturday
- C. Sunday
- D. Tuesday
6. Until 2021 it was illegal to carry 50kg of what item while driving in Western Australia?*
- A. carrots
- B. steak
- C. milk
- D. potatoes

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