Before every trip we take, we always try to read some travel guides to learn more about the place we want to visit. But few people ever wonder what the local laws are. And they should because the things that seem completely normal and ordinary at home may be banned in other countries. For example, you’d better not wear slippers in Capri or dance in the street in Sweden.

Bright Side encourages you to be careful when you are abroad, so read about these strange laws and remember them.

1. Greece — computer games

In some regions of Italy, there are fines for wearing the “wrong” shoes. In Liguria, for example, tourists can’t wear slippers in parks. You would have to pay anywhere from $50 to $2,500 for breaking the law. This is a security measure because rescuers often have to help people in trouble caused by the slippery soles of their shoes. And in Capri, you can’t wear slippers because of the sounds they make.

9. Australia — changing a lamp

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In some states in Australia, it is prohibited to do any electrical work on your own. The law says that this work should be done by a licensed professional. Despite the rumors, you are allowed to change a bulb yourself but changing the entire lamp or electrical wires should be done by an expert.

10. Turkmenistan — black cars

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In this country, there is a superstition that black color brings bad luck and white color is the symbol of happiness. This is why black cars have been prohibited since 2018. The owners who bought black cars before the law was adopted have to change the color of their cars.

11. Thailand — driving naked

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In Thailand, there is a law that prohibits walking in the street and being in public places without underwear. Of course, the police won’t check if you are breaking the law. Driving a car without a shirt is also illegal.

Which of these laws seemed the strangest to you? Tell us in the comments.