{"id":122667,"date":"2023-12-08T18:01:01","date_gmt":"2023-12-08T18:01:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lasixlineon.com\/?p=122667"},"modified":"2023-12-08T18:01:01","modified_gmt":"2023-12-08T18:01:01","slug":"six-laws-in-holiday-spots-that-could-land-tourists-with-hefty-fines","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lasixlineon.com\/travel\/six-laws-in-holiday-spots-that-could-land-tourists-with-hefty-fines\/","title":{"rendered":"Six laws in holiday spots that could land tourists with hefty fines"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1> From bans on wheeling a suitcase to the rule that prohibits sex dolls in public: Six surprising laws in holiday destinations that could land tourists with fines of up to \u00a331,750 if broken<\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li><span>One country carries fines of up to\u00a0$40,000 (\u00a331,750) for having a plastic bag<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Another dishes out fines for anyone caught swearing in public<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>READ MORE: Fascinating map reveals where the world wants to spend Christmas<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Plastic bags. Bikinis. Sex dolls.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>These are three items that could land you in trouble on your next holiday, along with the act of taking a photo and swearing.<\/p>\n<p>How? Read this handy guide to six surprising laws in holiday hotspots around the world to find out&#8230;\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span>The plastic bag rule<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/12\/07\/14\/78650501-12832317-Tourists_headed_to_Kenya_should_avoid_bringing_plastic_bags_into-a-74_1701960213553.jpg\" height=\"367\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>Tourists headed to Kenya should avoid bringing plastic bags into the country or risk facing a fine or even prison. Pictured: Turtle Beach in Watamu, Kenya<\/p>\n<p>Tourists headed to Kenya should avoid bringing plastic bags into the country. Having one is an offence and could lead to a hefty fine or even a prison sentence.<\/p>\n<p>The Kenyan government introduced the law in 2017, banning the sale and use of plastic bags,\u00a0Reuters\u00a0reported.<\/p>\n<p>Rule breakers risk up to four years in prison or fines of up to $40,000 (\u00a331,750).<\/p>\n<p><span>The suitcase rule<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/12\/07\/08\/78650751-12832317-Local_law_in_Dubrovnik_asks_tourists_not_to_wheel_their_suitcase-a-3_1701936553286.jpg\" height=\"426\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>In Dubrovnik, tourists are asked not to wheel their suitcases through the city&#8217;s old quarter (above)<\/p>\n<p>Tourists jetting off to the Croatian city of Dubrovnik should pay attention to their noise levels on holiday.<\/p>\n<p>A local government initiative asks tourists to refrain from wheeling their suitcases through the old quarter and carry them by the handle instead.<\/p>\n<p>It is part of a series of new measures announced this year by city mayor Mato Frankovic to regulate and sanction noise.<\/p>\n<p>Early reports said that tourists could be lumped with a sizeable\u00a0\u20ac265 (\u00a3227) fine if caught breaking the rule.<\/p>\n<p>A campaign launched by the city&#8217;s local authority has since clarified that the measures aim to &#8216;raise awareness about the noise regulation in the city&#8217; and that &#8216;no financial fines&#8217; will be imposed, reports themayor.eu.<\/p>\n<p><span>The blow-up doll rule<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/12\/08\/16\/78650505-12832317-Malaga_pictured_has_become_a_tourist_favourite_thanks_to_cheap_f-a-141_1702051578889.jpg\" height=\"380\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>Last year Malaga city council cracked down on crude party antics, banning nudity and &#8216;erotic items in public&#8217;\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Anyone heading for a stag or hen party in southern Spain should take note of the local laws in Malaga.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The city has become a tourist favourite thanks to cheap flights and a buzzing nightlife.<\/p>\n<p>But in 2022, the city council cracked down on crude party antics, banning nudity and &#8216;erotic items in public&#8217; such as inflatable sex dolls.<\/p>\n<p>Malaga City Hall told MailOnline Travel it is &#8216;prohibited&#8217; to be naked or wearing only underwear in public, and to carry items including dolls of a sexual nature.<\/p>\n<p>Anyone caught breaking this law risks a fine of up to \u20ac750 (\u00a3640).<\/p>\n<p><span>The swearing rule\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/12\/08\/16\/78650497-12832317-Swearing_in_public_is_a_punishable_offence_in_parts_of_Australia-a-142_1702051578889.jpg\" height=\"338\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>Swearing in public is a punishable offence in parts of Australia, including Sydney (above)<\/p>\n<p>Tourists planning to jet off to Australia should be aware of the country&#8217;s law against swearing in public in certain regions, according to online travel agent\u00a0eShores.<\/p>\n<p>For example, in New South Wales, which includes Sydney, offensive language must not be used &#8216;near a public place or a school&#8217;, says the NSW Summary Offenses Act 1988.<\/p>\n<p>Anyone caught swearing is liable for a fine of up to \u00a3342 (660AUD) under this measure.<\/p>\n<p><span>The bikini rule<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/12\/08\/16\/73432465-12832317-On_inhabited_islands_home_to_local_Maldivians_local_laws_apply_w-a-143_1702051578890.jpg\" height=\"431\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>On inhabited islands, home to local Maldivians, local laws apply that ban bikinis. However, some inhabited islands, such as Maafushi (pictured) and Fulidhoo, have designated &#8216;bikini beaches&#8217;\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>On inhabited islands in the Maldives, local laws prohibit the wearing of bikinis.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Police action can be taken for indecent exposure against those who do not follow the rule.<\/p>\n<p>However, some inhabited islands, such as Maafushi and Fulidhoo, have designated &#8216;bikini beaches&#8217;, where tourists can don their skimpy beachwear.<\/p>\n<p><span>The photo rule<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/12\/08\/16\/78650503-12832317-The_Italian_fishing_village_of_Portofino_introduced_two_no_waiti-a-144_1702051578890.jpg\" height=\"427\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>The Italian fishing village of Portofino introduced two no-waiting zones, which apply during high season, to prevent tourists from &#8216;lingering&#8217; to take pictures<\/p>\n<p>Positano on Italy&#8217;s Amalfi coast, with its pastel-coloured houses, has Instagram appeal turned up to 11.<\/p>\n<p>But visitors have to control their urges to secure snaps for their feeds, because stopping to take a photo could land them a \u20ac275 (\u00a3235) fine.<\/p>\n<p>This is because the fishing village has introduced two no-waiting zones that apply during high season to prevent tourists from &#8216;lingering&#8217; to take pictures.<\/p>\n<p>In a statement shared with The Times earlier this year, the town&#8217;s mayor\u00a0Matteo Viacava said: &#8216;The objective is not to make the place more exclusive but to allow everyone to enjoy our beauty.<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;We want to avoid dangerous situations caused by overcrowding.&#8217;<\/p>\n<p>The rule was introduced this year and implemented during peak tourist season, from April to October.<\/p>\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailymail.co.uk\/travel\/article-12832317\/From-bans-wheeling-suitcase-rule-prohibits-sex-dolls-public-Six-surprising-laws-holiday-destinations-land-tourists-fines-31-750-broken.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From bans on wheeling a suitcase to the rule that prohibits sex dolls in public: Six surprising laws in holiday destinations that could land tourists with fines of up to \u00a331,750 if broken One country carries fines of up to\u00a0$40,000 (\u00a331,750) for having a plastic bag Another dishes out fines for anyone caught swearing in public READ MORE: Fascinating map [&#8230;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v21.8 - 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