Category "legal"

What are the legal consequences for a tourist who runs out of gas on the Autobahn?

There are many international travelers and tourists that enjoy driving cars on Germany's Autobahn every day, some of them would be unaware that running out of g

Is it legal to bring a drone to Japan?

I'm going to Japan and planning to bring a drone with me. However, I'm worried that my drone is going to be confiscated at the airport. Is it OK to bring a dr

Are motorised two-wheelers allowed to drive on bicycle lanes in Belgium?

I recently spent a couple days in Belgium. As I was happily walking around the various cities I visited I was nearly ran over thrice by motorised two-wheelers (

Planning US Tourist Visa overstay; is this a bad idea? [closed]

My family and I have just been granted a multiple-entry tourist visa and we are planning to go to the U.S. in April 2017. I'm planning to over

Guaranteed time for an airline to provide luggage

When travelling by plane, especially in Europe, there are a couple of guarantees regarding time of the transport, e.g. EC261 regulating compensation for delays

Are "violation points" applied to EU licences outside of their home country?

Assuming I have a Czech license and break a minor law in Germany which incurs me a certain number of "violation points" (e.g. speeding), would those points be e

Texas, USA speed ticket as a European citizen, already left the country

I had an interesting experience in the US while speeding. I'll put the full scenario in quotes, as I'm not sure if the whole story really adds to the question.

Will my passport number change when I renew it?

I'm travelling soon but need to renew my passport. Given that I have to provide my passport number to the airline to book a flight, I was wondering if my passp

I overstayed on a visitor's visa, but married can I go to SA? [closed]

I accidentally over stayed on a visitor's visa in June/July (only one day). I am Namibian. My husband and I married in October this year in Na

Where in Amsterdam can one legally spray graffiti?

My friend is an artist and she wondered if she can draw on the walls in Amsterdam legally and if yes where?

Can I rent a car in the UK with a new driving license less than one year old?

I'm a UK citizen visiting the UK over the Christmas period. If possible, I'd like to rent a car - but I've only had a full UK driver's license for less than a y

Can I bring a DJI Phantom 3 Standard drone into the Dominican Republic?

Are there any forms that I have to fill out or is it completely legal?

Does the DOT rule regarding free 24hr cancellation apply to non-US fllghts?

As we know, DOT rule allows a free 24hr cancellation for a purchased flight, as long as it is purchased more than seven days in advance. My understanding was th

I'm traveling to Dubai with my son to visit his father, however we're not married. Would this cause any issues?

My son and I will visit Dubai. His father is working there but we are not married. Is there any problem specially with my son if his parents were not married

What consumer protections exist for air travelers in India?

I'm looking for information pertaining to laws or regulations surrounding passenger rights on flights that originate in the country of India. What protections c

Drones in Barbados - importation banned, but personal use?

I am visiting Barbados and was hoping to take a DJI drone for photography. I read some articles about the country banning the importation of drones into the cou

Can I live in the UK for a long time through repeat visits?

I had recently entered the UK without a visa to be with my partner, from 21 July 2016 until 16 December 2016. I hope to return on the 9th of January. We don't m

What is the penalty for US citizens entering/leaving the US on a foreign passport?

Answers to a related question mention that it is illegal for a US citizen to enter/leave their home country on a foreign passport. However this raises the follo

Restrictions on Non-Resident Street Parking in Chicago

There seem to be three types of on-street parking in Chicago: Metered parking, Residential Zone parking and all other areas. I am right in understanding that t

Are foreign drivers liable to pay fines proportional to their income when committing driving-related violations in Finland?

In Finland, there is a peculiar system (päiväsakko/dagsböter/day-fines) where drivers who commit violations on the road (such as speeding) are pu