Brits planning a driving holiday in Spain have been reminded to make sure they have an extra pair of glasses in the car, while those heading to Romania or Russia are warned that local regulations make it illegal to drive a dirty vehicle.
These are among the unusual overseas driving rules highlighted by car rental company Avis UK, which has published a series of guides covering the top ten destinations for vehicle hire this summer.
Other surprising laws dictate that motorists should have headlights on at all times outside of built-up areas in Italy and should never drink anything behind the wheel in Cyprus.
In Greece, visitors might return to their car to find that the number plate has been confiscated if they have parked illegally, while in Denmark it is a legal requirement to check for people hiding under one's vehicle before starting a journey.
People planning a driving holiday abroad can use the new guides from Avis UK to find out about the best routes in a number of popular countries and get recommendations for family day trips.
Commercial director Anthony Ainsworth said: "Renting a car is a great way to get out and about and we've seen a ten per cent rise year-on-year in large car hires abroad as an increasing number of families look to venture beyond their resort and see more of the country they're visiting."
He added: "We've created these guides to help our customers make the most of their holiday and we hope they'll find them an insightful read before they take to the road this summer.
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