The transport laws of the world are continuously changing and simply because you aren’t aware of them don't mean you aren’t obligated to oblige by them. When many of us were infants there were no such things as seatbelt laws or car seat laws, but as safety concerns for children grew, the transport laws regarding children changed dramatically in just a few short years. The same applies to the transport laws of today. Especially if you are traveling abroad you need to be aware of the current transport laws and be sure to adhere to them.
There are many transport laws that may seem to be out of touch with reality, but the laws are there just the same. For instance, in California, if someone leaps out in front of your car on a suicide mission and you hit them, the law states that you are still responsible for their death. It seems like just one of the many transport laws that requires reworking as there is not much you can do to avoid the jumper on the overpass who decides to leap on your car. Nevertheless, being aware of the transport laws can help you stay in a neutral position should something unfortunate happen.
As more transport laws continue to change, more people need to be aware of the changes. Our world is growing smaller and a driver’s license from the United States, Canada, or European countries can be interchanged with other driver’s licensing laws. This means you don’t have to take a test on local transport laws in order to rent a car in a foreign country but you will still be held liable for any violations that may occur.
