6 Cultural Laws Every Traveler Should Know

Dubai — Public PDA Ban

Dubai has strict laws on public decency.

It is forbidden to:

🔹Kiss

🔹Embrace intimately

🔹Touch in a sexual manner in public

If you break these rules,you could:

🔹Be arrested

🔹Pay a fine

🔹Be deported as a visitor

The law ensures Islamic values and Arab culture are respected.

Norway — Strong Protections for Women

Norway has strict laws against the harassment of women.

Insulting a woman in public,making derogatory remarks, or violating her dignity can lead to:

🔹Large fines

🔹Imprisonment of up to several months

They do this to prevent behavior involving abuse,discrimination, and sexual threats.

➡️This is why Norway consistently ranks high for women's safety globally.

France — A Ban on Dying in a Certain Town

In the town of Le Lavandou, a law was passed forbidding people from dying within its area.

Reasons:

🔹There was no space for new graves

🔹The local government wanted to prevent overcrowding of bodies

This was a temporary law,but it gained global fame for its unusual weight.

➡️It's a sign of land challenges in Europe's ancient towns.

Australia — Binge Drinking Ban

Australia has banned excessive drinking competitions in public areas.

Why?

🔹Health risks

🔹Promotion of violence

🔹Increase in accident cases

If people are caught doing a"drinking challenge" at a bar or beach, police can:

🔹Order them to stop

🔹Issue a fine

🔹Arrest them if there is danger to the public

Italy — Selfie Bans in Historical Areas

In cities like Rome and Venice, there are areas where selfies are forbidden.

Reasons:

🔹It causes congestion

🔹Endangers tourist safety

🔹Ruins the view of historical sites

If you try to take a selfie in prohibited zones,you can be fined, or police can order you to delete the photo on the spot.

➡️The country fiercely protects its historical and cultural heritage.

Thailand — Don't Step on the Currency

Thailand's currency features an image of the King, who is a highly respected figure legally and culturally.

Stepping on a banknote,even if it's dropped, is:

🔹The crime of insulting the King

🔹Can lead to imprisonment or a fine

To them,the King is a symbol of national unity—so even his money is protected.