Good Laws? by Elizabeth Holzel

Poland

elizabeth_holzel — 2025-05-13 13:31:08 UTC

If you have a dog, it must always wear a muzzle and be kept on a lead when you take it for walks.

Sweden

elizabeth_holzel — 2025-05-13 13:31:20 UTC

All animals which are kept inside a house / flat must have access to natural light.

Norway

elizabeth_holzel — 2025-05-13 13:31:34 UTC

When you buy a bottle or a can of drink you have to pay a deposit. When the bottle or can is empty, you take it back to a recycling centre where your deposit is refunded.

Mexico

elizabeth_holzel — 2025-05-13 13:31:42 UTC

There is a complete ban on free plastic bags in Mexico City. Customers are charged if they want them, and the bags must be biodegradable.

Germany

elizabeth_holzel — 2025-05-13 13:31:55 UTC

People who want to get a driving licence have to do a first-aid training course. They must also carry a first-aid kit in their cars.

Spain

elizabeth_holzel — 2025-05-13 13:32:04 UTC

Car drivers are not allowed to wear flip-flops while driving.

Brazil

elizabeth_holzel — 2025-05-13 13:32:18 UTC

All Brazilian state-school children are given one free meal at school every day. 70% of this food has to be fresh, and the other 30% must come from local family farmers.

Japan

elizabeth_holzel — 2025-05-13 13:32:26 UTC

There is a special tax on food or drink which the government considers to be unhealthy. People who want to buy these things have to pay a lot more than they would for healthier options.

Iceland

elizabeth_holzel — 2025-05-13 13:32:35 UTC

Teenagers aged between 13 and 16 are not allowed to be outdoors after 10.00 at night unless they are on their way home from a recognized event organized by a school, sports organization, or youth club. During the summer months, they can be outdoors for two hours longer.

Italy

elizabeth_holzel — 2025-05-13 13:32:46 UTC

In Genoa, people are not allowed to walk around with a bottle of wine or a can of beer in their hand.

Paws protect

2025-05-13 14:43:42 UTC

On hot sunny days, dog owners should take them for a walk when the sun is not so strong, to protect their paws.

2025-05-13 14:44:55 UTC

It’s forbidden to declaw a cat

Packing act

2025-05-13 14:48:56 UTC

Before 2030, all companies that sell drinks in plastic packaging must switch to glass or aluminum.

2025-05-13 14:52:13 UTC

Companies have to provide a better alternative to the paper straws.

New Law

2025-05-13 14:52:41 UTC

To get a driver’s license, everyone must take a basic car mechanics course to understand the basic functioning of the vehicle

2025-05-13 14:53:27 UTC

Everyone should train their dogs to have good behaviour on streets

2025-05-13 14:59:38 UTC

Car headlights should point properly to the ground and not blind other drivers

New law

2025-05-13 15:00:49 UTC

All schools must provide a portion of Fruit and a portion of vegetables every day for children’s.

2025-05-13 15:01:13 UTC

Government must distribute farmer’s surplus that would be disposed of.

New law

2025-05-13 15:11:55 UTC

Children are allowed in pubs only during lunchtime. After 16 PM, only people over 18 are allowed.

Gelato’s Law

2025-05-13 15:13:14 UTC

In Genoa, if you’re caught with a beer in hand, you must trade it for a gelato.

Flip-flops red Law

2025-05-13 15:17:03 UTC

In Spain, drivers wearing flip-flops must sing a flamenco song at every red light.