The road law is established to ensure the safety and comfort of driving. Many are unaware that when driving on the road, you actually carry a significant responsibility along with other road users.
A small mistake or negligence can not only cause damage to the vehicle but, even worse, can lead to injury and death. Therefore, laws are designed to reduce these risks.
Most laws are almost similar, such as speed limits and driving bans under the influence of alcohol. But there are also some peculiar laws. Let’s take a look, have you ever known them all?
In California, if there are five or more vehicles lined up behind, you must stop or give way. We agree with this law because some drivers in Malaysia tend to drive leisurely or look for rental housing on the highway.
In California, there is a speed limit for autonomous vehicles without passengers, which is 60 miles per hour (96 km/h). Even without a driver, these autonomous cars are allowed to travel at that speed.
In California, you are allowed to shoot whales from inside your vehicle. Yes, it’s not prohibited. Why? We have no idea.
In the U.S., the state of Hawaii has the lowest highway speed limit at 60 miles per hour (96 km/h). The state with the highest highway speed limit is Texas, at 85 miles per hour (136 km/h).
Finland imposes speeding fines based on the offender’s income. In fact, a wealthy entrepreneur was fined USD 130,000.
In Germany, to obtain a driver’s license, you not only need to pass the driving test but also have knowledge of car mechanics. That’s why Germany is the most expensive country in the world to obtain a driver’s license.
Australia has anti-hooning laws, which prohibit illegal racing, performing burnouts, and playing loud music. You can be fined over AUD 5,000 if found guilty.
If you get a DUI (driving under the influence of drugs) in Thailand, you can be sentenced to work in a morgue. You have to bring and clean the corpses to experience the suffering of the victims.
What do you think about all these laws? Are any of them suitable to be applied in Malaysia?