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The Strangest Driving Laws
• In Japan , it ’ s illegal to splash a pedestrian with water while driving .
• In Switzerland , you can ’ t wash your car on a Sunday — it ’ s considered a noise disturbance !
• In California , women are technically not allowed to drive while wearing a bathrobe ( though it ’ s rarely enforced !).
The Fastest Speeding Ticket Ever Issued
In 2010 , a Swedish driver was caught speeding in a Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG at 180 mph . Because Swiss fines are based on income , he was given a record-breaking £ 1 million ($ 1.9 million ) fine !
The First Electric Car Isn ’ t New !
While electric vehicles seem to be a thing from the 21st century , the first the first EV actually was invented in the 1830s by Robert Anderson , a Scottish engineer . However , electric cars didn ’ t become practical until the late 1800s .
The Country Where It ’ s Illegal to Run Out of Fuel
In Germany , it ’ s against the law to run out of fuel on the Autobahn . This rule is in place to prevent unnecessary stops on the high-speed motorway , keeping all drivers safe .
The World ’ s Longest Traffic Jam
Imagine being stuck in traffic for 12 days ! In 2010 , a traffic jam in China stretched over 96.5 kilometres and took nearly two weeks to clear . Some drivers were moving less than a kilometre per day .
The Most Expensive Car Ever Sold
The 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Uhlenhaut Coupe holds the record for the most expensive car ever sold at auction , fetching a staggering £ 115 million ($ 221 million ) in 2022 !
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