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Where is it illegal for a person to kiss another on the railways?
It is illegal in France to kiss on the Railway Station when the train is arrived. Kidding must be done before the train arrives!
Are there any strange laws in France?
Officially, if you’d like to wear a pantsuit, you must get authorization from the nearest precinct, as well as a medical certificate. Another weird law that frowns upon women wearing pants in France states that the only exception is when they’re riding a bike or a horse.
What is illegal in French vineyards?
Outlawed grapes? The story has been all but forgotten in France today except among a handful of wine experts and a gaggle of bureaucrats who enforce the law: The French government banned wine made from American grape varieties on the grounds that it tasted like raspberries and was thus offensive to the palate.
Why can’t you kiss on train platforms in France?
You CAN’T kiss on train platforms Since 1910, in accordance with a law introduced by the Société national du Chemin de fer (the precursor to the SNCF), it has been illegal to kiss in French train stations and especially on their platforms. The ban was intended to avoid costly delays to the service and overcrowding in the stations.
When was it illegal to kiss in a train station?
This law was put in place in 1910. It is unclear as to what the exact penalty for the infringement is today and for the most part the law is rarely enforced. But it is actually illegal to kiss in a train station or by a train platform so long as there are stationary trains waiting to depart.
What are the rules for French radio stations?
French law requires that 40 percent of the music played on private radio stations must be of French origin Since 1996 the country’s top media regulator the Conseil Supérieur de L’Audiovisuel has been charged with enforcing the rule. CSA also demands that half of the French music required by the quota be less than six months old.
Can you take a snail on a train in France?
A Frenchman was fined in 2008 when a ticket inspector caught him carrying the critters on board a TGV. Turns out any domesticated animal under five kilos must be a paying passenger. France’s state-owned rail company SNCF, perhaps out of love for the tasty snail, ended up waiving the fine. 2.