In Austria, all vehicles using motorways and expressways must display a motorway tax sticker, which you can get at petrol stations.

In Belarus, it’s against the law to drive a dirty car.

In Croatia and many other countries, it's forbidden to carry petrol in a can in your vehicle when driving.

In Cyprus, you can't use your horn between 10pm and 6am and never near any hospitals.

In Finland, you must use dipped headlights during the day.

In Greece, police can take away your number plate for parking illegally, so beware.

In Macedonia, it's even illegal for a passenger, who's obviously had too much to drink, to travel in the front passenger seat of the car.

In Russia, you're advised to avoid driving at night between towns. If you've held a driving licence for less than two years you must not go faster than 70km/h (43mph).

In Slovakia, you can't have any alcohol in your blood when driving. Drink driving is strictly forbidden, and in Romania you might go to prison.

And when in Europe…
For most countries in Europe you have to be over 18 to drive.

You also have to carry a warning triangle, first aid kit, fire extinguisher and replacement bulbs in most European countries.

You must have any visible damage to your car certified by the authorities before you can enter some countries.

You can find out about driving laws in each country in Europe on the AA or RAC websites.

Related Links:

• RAC - Driving Abroad
• The AA - Driving in Europe