As in every country, there are some prohibitions in our country. Maybe, we can understand even if we don’t like these bans implemented as a government decision. However, it is not even possible to understand love, let alone some prohibitions in different countries of the world. Although it continues to be applied in an interesting way, all of these rules, called the world’s strangest prohibitions, have emerged due to difficult decisions that need to be applied in difficult times.
When we look at the list of the world’s strangest bans compiled by the website Far and Wide, we see that many of them were actually taken many years ago. Some are not enforced even if they are legally enforced, but some are tightly regulated by law enforcement and those who break the ban can face heavy penalties when not enforced. Let’s take a closer look at some of the world’s weirdest bans.
The strangest bans in the world:
Chewing gum is prohibited in Singapore:
It all started in 1992 when people stuck gum on sensors to disrupt automatic access systems. With the country’s Housing and Development Board spending more than $150,000 to clean these gummies, things got out of hand, making both importing and selling gum illegal. Possession of chewing gum in the country is grounds for imprisonment, with the exception of dentist-given chewing gums containing nicotine.
Canadian radio stations have to broadcast locally and nationally:
Western countries are actually nationalists with strict rules, even though they cry for freedom by spreading smiles to the world. We understand this because radio stations broadcasting in Canada are required to dedicate 35% of their total broadcast time to local artists. Canadian radios are required to play only works by Canadian artists, especially between 06:00 and 18:00 on weekdays.
Running out of gas on German highways is a crime:
Germans know how to make roads. Germany’s autobahns truly are among the best in the world. However, if you run out of gas in the middle of the highway, you will be penalized. Because according to the German government, it is your responsibility to put gas in your car, and if you run out of gas and start walking on the highway, you will put yourself and other people in danger.
It is forbidden to go naked in Switzerland:
Switzerland is known for its unique natural beauty. Every year, thousands of people go to the country for trekking in the mountains of Switzerland, but there is only one condition: to be dressed. We seem to hear you asking, “How can we not be able to walk around the Swiss mountains as comfortably as the foreigners on the Bebek coast?” Unfortunately no. Because in the early 2000s, a group of Swiss and German hikers were legally punished for walking naked together.
It is forbidden to feed pigeons in Venice, Italy:
It has been prohibited since 2008 to feed pigeons only in Venice, not throughout Italy. Because millions of euros are spent every year to clean the pigeon droppings from San Marco Square. If you are caught feeding pigeons in Venice, you will pay a fine of almost a thousand euros.
It is forbidden to wear high heels in the Acropolis area in Greece:
More precisely, it is forbidden to walk while wearing high heels. The decision taken by the Greek government in 2009 prohibits tourists visiting the ancient city of the Acropolis from wearing high heels. This is a very understandable prohibition because the Acropolis is a region of approximately 2500 years. He doesn’t want pointy heels to damage these residues. Non-pointy heels, on the other hand, are an ambiguous subject.
Winnie the Pooh is prohibited in Poland:
As much immorality exists in these cartoons anyway. You know the main character of the cartoon Winnie the Pooh, Winnie the teddy bear. Take a good look at it like this; yes, he’s been walking around without pants a lot! The Polish government, which was very disturbed by this situation, immediately seized the incident and prohibited even the slightest visual of this character around the playgrounds and schools. Because it is thought that children who see a teddy bear without pants will be affected by this monument of immorality.
It is forbidden to wear armor in the British parliament:
As it is a historical place, many tour guides take tourists to the British parliament during their trip to England. Be careful, don’t go inside without removing the armor you bought from the gift shop. Because, according to a rule that was adopted in 1313 and is still in effect today, it is forbidden to wear armor in the English parliament. It must not have occurred to anyone to change this decision taken in the 14th century.
In Scotland, it is forbidden to ride while drunk:
If you are sober and in Scotland, you can safely ride any riding animals you see around, such as cows, oxen, and horses. However, if you’ve had a few glasses of Scotland’s famous whiskey and got drunk, get away from those animals right away because, according to a legal decision taken in 1872 and still in effect, it is illegal to ride a riding animal while drunk in Scotland. You can’t carry a loaded gun while drunk in the country, but the issue of an empty gun is a bit ambiguous.
It is forbidden to wear camouflage in island countries in the Caribbean:
We seem to hear you asking how can we not wear military camouflage like foreigners in our country and post videos on TikTok? . Unfortunately no. Located in the Caribbean, Barbados is located in St. Vincent, St. In many island countries such as Lucia, Antigua, Barbuda, and Jamaica, it is strictly forbidden to wear camouflage-patterned clothing. Because wearing camouflage is only for soldiers and they may mistake you for a soldier.
It is forbidden to wear masks in public in Denmark:
No, we are not talking about the masks we wear during the pandemic period, rather cheerful masks worn during Halloween are considered within the scope of this ban. . According to a decision taken in August 2018, it is forbidden to wear masks, helmets, scarves, hats, false beards and burqas for costume purposes in public in Denmark. This ban is considered somewhat malicious because it is thought to have been enacted to restrict the freedom of clothing of Muslims in the country and to mock them.
It is illegal to fly kites in Victoria, Australia:
This is one of the special bans applied only in Victoria, not across the country. According to the Special Offenses Act of 1966, it is illegal to fly kites in Victoria, Australia. The answer to the question of what happens if you travel with a kite in your hand but do not fly it is a bit ambiguous. Of course, this law is in effect, but it cannot be said that it is implemented much.
It is forbidden to use a water gun during New Year’s Eve celebrations in Cambodia:
You can wet your spouse or friend as you wish, such as on 30 December or 2 January, but you can spend New Year’s Eve in Cambodia. You have to leave your water gun at home if you have decided to spend a holiday in Cambodia because it is illegal to use and sell water guns during New Year’s Eve celebrations in Cambodia. The reason for the ban is that the celebrations in the country on New Year’s Day and night can sometimes be a little overdone. It is not known what they are doing with the water gun anymore, but since it disrupted the public order and caused traffic accidents, the water gun was considered illegal that day.
We’ve listed some of the world’s weirdest bans in effect in many different countries and shared insights on why these bans were put in place. Of course, we approached all these prohibitions somewhat humorously. You can share your thoughts about the strangest bans in the world in the comments.
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