Top 13 Weird Laws Every Tourist Needs to know

Last Updated on January 7, 2021

– People are not allowed to wear wooden clogs or other noisy shoes on the island of Capri.

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Singapore

Singapore

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Guess what surprising item is illegal to be imported into Singapore! It’s chewing gum! So, you could be fined if they caught you with a gum. This law was established in 1992. Locals now believe that gum is harmful to both human health and the environment.

If you’re going on a trip to Singapore, you should better leave your watermelon-flavored gum at home and enjoy a breath mint instead. This rule was enforced to keep public areas clean. However, dental or nicotine gum is legal.

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Canada

Canada

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In Canada, 1 out of 5 songs broadcasted on the radio from 6 am till 6 pm, from Monday to Friday, must be performed by a Canadian, according to the Canadian Radio and Television Commission. Well, it’s a good move to support the local art.
(Justin Bieber fans must be thrilled!)

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Japan

Japan

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About a decade ago, the Japanese government decided to establish an annual waist size rule among citizens aged between 40 and 74. The lawmakers insist that a man’s waistline shouldn’t measure more than 33.5 in, while a woman’s waistline shouldn’t exceed 35.5 in.

In 2015, those who got overweight were fined. The reason behind this law is to fight obesity and its associated diseases.

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India

India

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In the Indian state, Kerala, a fat tax was established a couple of years ago. Restaurants taxed 14.5 percent for donuts, pizza, hamburgers, tacos, and other fatty fast foods.

The country’s Finance Minister claimed that this fat tax is a preventive action due to the radical change in food habits in Kerala and the fact that locals are now consuming plenty of junk food while neglecting traditional dishes.

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