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Etiquette & taboos

Etiquette & taboos

Understanding local customs is where a journey begins. Find the topics that matter to you and feel at ease wherever you go.

8 rules found

Essential restrictionsDrivingPlace-specific guidance · Finland

Finland: drink-driving can mean prison

Do

  • If you drink, don't drive

Don’t

  • Drink-driving (Finland's limit is much stricter than the UK's)

Drink-driving is a serious offence in Finland and can mean prison; emergency and rescue resources are limited in remote areas of the Arctic Circle.

Verified Oct 19, 2026Source: GOV.UK: Finland travel advice

Essential restrictionsDrivingPlace-specific guidance · Iceland

Iceland: headlights on all year when driving

Do

  • Keep dipped headlights on all year, fit suitable tyres in winter and keep to the speed limit

Don’t

  • Drink-driving (Iceland's limit is stricter than the UK's)

Breaking traffic rules brings heavy fines.

Verified Oct 19, 2026Source: GOV.UK: Iceland travel advice

Essential restrictionsDrivingPlace-specific guidance · Vietnam

Vietnam: helmets are compulsory on motorbikes

Do

  • Riders and passengers must both wear helmets

Don’t

  • Riding or being a passenger without a helmet
  • Drink-driving

Riding without a helmet is illegal; drink-driving can bring a fine or even prison, and after an accident you may be barred from leaving the country.

Verified Oct 19, 2026Source: GOV.UK: Vietnam travel advice

Essential restrictionsDrivingPlace-specific guidance · Norway

Norway: very strict drink-driving limits

Do

  • If you have drunk alcohol, don't drive

Don’t

  • Judging by your home country's standards that you are still fit to drive

The drink-driving limit is about a quarter of England's, and can mean a fine or even prison; on-the-spot fines for other traffic offences reach NOK 10,000.

Verified Oct 19, 2026Source: GOV.UK: Norway travel advice