{"id":15522,"date":"2024-03-21T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-03-21T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.stoneacremotorgroup.co.uk\/blog\/?p=15522"},"modified":"2025-01-20T15:03:20","modified_gmt":"2025-01-20T15:03:20","slug":"you-wont-believe-these-crazy-driving-laws","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stoneacre.co.uk\/blog\/you-wont-believe-these-crazy-driving-laws","title":{"rendered":"You Won&#8217;t Believe These Crazy Driving Laws"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:25% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stoneacre.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Dirty-License-plate.png\" alt=\"Dirty Licence Plate\" class=\"wp-image-15529 size-full\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>Think you&#8217;re a seasoned driver who knows the rules of the road like the back of your hand? 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While driving under the influence of drink or drugs is a serious offence for car and motorbike riders everywhere, a lesser-known law in the UK prohibits riding a horse while intoxicated. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Think about it &#8211; a horse with an impaired rider is a recipe for disaster, not just for the rider but for anyone or anything in the vicinity. 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In both the UK and Japan, it&#8217;s illegal to drive through puddles and splash pedestrians. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This isn&#8217;t just about common courtesy; causing pedestrians to get soaked can be seen as careless and inconsiderate driving, leading to a potential fine. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So next time you see a puddle, slow down and be courteous to your fellow road users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>French Fancy: Carry a Breathalyser?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>French law takes a proactive approach to preventing drunk driving. 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