With the holiday season quickly approaching, tourists have been warned of bizarre laws in popular destinations which could see them hit with thousands in fines, or jailed, should they unknowingly break them.With the holiday season quickly approaching, tourists have been warned of bizarre laws in popular destinations which could see them hit with thousands in fines, or jailed, should they unknowingly break them.
With the holiday season quickly approaching, tourists have been warned of bizarre laws in popular destinations which could see them hit with thousands in fines, or jailed, should they unknowingly break them.

Breaking these bizarre laws in popular holiday spots including Malaga and Tenerife could be costly

By Leanne Clarke
Published 2nd Apr 2024, 20:00 BST
Holidaymakers have been warned that popular destinations are cracking down on tourists with unheard-of laws, which could see them hit with hefty fines and even jail sentences.

Every year millions of tourists pack their bags and jet off to soak up the sun, culture, and sites of different counties where some unintentionally break laws and are punished.

There are many strange laws and local customs in other countries, but some are so bizarre that they would catch even the most experienced traveller out.

These are some of the most bizarre laws in popular holiday hotspots:

These are some of the most bizarre laws in popular holiday hotspots:

The Mayor of Positano, a famous town on the Amalfi Coast, has introduced red zones prohibiting tourists from lingering in frequented spots. To stop human traffic jams, common in the peak season, tourists caught staying for too long to take pictures of the scenery will be fined 275 euros. Luckily, the rules are only in place between 10.30 am and 6pm, so they lift in time to catch the stunning sunsets.

5. Italy, Amalfi coast- taking a selfie

The Mayor of Positano, a famous town on the Amalfi Coast, has introduced red zones prohibiting tourists from lingering in frequented spots. To stop human traffic jams, common in the peak season, tourists caught staying for too long to take pictures of the scenery will be fined 275 euros. Luckily, the rules are only in place between 10.30 am and 6pm, so they lift in time to catch the stunning sunsets. Photo: Getty

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Jaywalking is walking in the street or road unlawfully without regard for approaching traffic, which is illegal in New York. Tourists from abroad who cross the road whenever they deem it safe often unknowingly break these laws and are issued fines and tickets by police officers. The most common violation among pedestrians is failing to give the right of way to vehicles, walking against the traffic and not obeying the pedestrian control signs

6. USA, New York- Jaywalking

Jaywalking is walking in the street or road unlawfully without regard for approaching traffic, which is illegal in New York. Tourists from abroad who cross the road whenever they deem it safe often unknowingly break these laws and are issued fines and tickets by police officers. The most common violation among pedestrians is failing to give the right of way to vehicles, walking against the traffic and not obeying the pedestrian control signs Photo: Getty

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Swearing in public places in Australia is illegal, and if caught using foul language, offenders could be given a hefty fine. Every year in Australia, there are thousands of offensive language incidents, and thousands of dollars are taken in fines. The maximum penalty for using foul language in public in New South Wales and Western Australia is 660 and 500 dollars, while the maximum penalty for foul language in South Australia is harsher at a whooping 1250 dollars of three months imprisonment.

7. Australia, Swearing

Swearing in public places in Australia is illegal, and if caught using foul language, offenders could be given a hefty fine. Every year in Australia, there are thousands of offensive language incidents, and thousands of dollars are taken in fines. The maximum penalty for using foul language in public in New South Wales and Western Australia is 660 and 500 dollars, while the maximum penalty for foul language in South Australia is harsher at a whooping 1250 dollars of three months imprisonment. Photo: Getty

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Shockingly, it is against the law to get drunk at a pub in the UK. The Metropolitan Act of 1839 says it's against the rule for “the keeper of a public house to permit drunkenness on-premises.” Heading to the pub and having one too many could leave pub-goers with a £200 fine if found to be intoxicated.

8. UK, Being drunk in a pub.

Shockingly, it is against the law to get drunk at a pub in the UK. The Metropolitan Act of 1839 says it's against the rule for “the keeper of a public house to permit drunkenness on-premises.” Heading to the pub and having one too many could leave pub-goers with a £200 fine if found to be intoxicated. Photo: Getty

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