Germany's strangest laws: Why dancing can get you fined – DW – 08/12/2025
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From dance and movie bans on religious holidays to prohibitions on sandcastle building on Baltic beaches, Germany has some bizarre regulations.
  • whyNotSquirrel@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
    19·
    3 months ago

    well, except the religious one, the others seem logical for me, and we also have the no noise Sundays and days off here in France

    also:

    Stopping on a highway is only allowed during emergencies.

    The person who wrote this seems to think that it’s crazy? Why would you stop on a highway?!

    • Hubi@feddit.orgOPEnglish
      6·
      3 months ago

      Lots oft countries allow you to stop in the “emergency lane” without actually having an emergency.

    • Enkrod@feddit.orgEnglish
      5·
      3 months ago

      Right?! That’s dangerous! You’re creating a potential accident site on the side of the road.

    • RidderSport@feddit.orgEnglish
      3·
      3 months ago

      The weird thing is that stopping in non-emergencys or reversing even on the hard shoulder is not only forbidden it is in fact a crime. Granted not a felony and in most cases would not even be pursued or would end with a monetary sentence, but its a crime noneheless

      • Tar_Alcaran@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
        4·
        3 months ago

        or reversing even on the hard shoulder

        Uhhh yeah, because that’s a potentially deadly thing to do? Why the hell would you ever do something so idiotic without giant flashing lights?