Stavanger is the fourth biggest city in Norway. It is situated on the southwest coast.
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Monday, 3 October 2016
Fasten your seatbelt.
If you travel by bus in Norway, you have to fasten your seatbelt, otherwise you might end up with a fine and have to pay NOK. 1500 (Nearly 167 Euro).
Is it the same in other countries?
I didn't know that you could be fined for that especially on a bus. Here they sometimes mention to buckle up before the bus takes off and there are signs but hardly anyone buckles up. I guess if there was a fine involved, people would think differently. I can't imagine how it would be enforced here seeing that the Gardai are short staffed and have plenty of more important things to take care of and do. Currently the Gardai are planning a blue flu (strike) to get a pay increase which they probably deserve.
Very intelligent and responsible!
ReplyDeleteI didn't know that you could be fined for that especially on a bus. Here they sometimes mention to buckle up before the bus takes off and there are signs but hardly anyone buckles up. I guess if there was a fine involved, people would think differently. I can't imagine how it would be enforced here seeing that the Gardai are short staffed and have plenty of more important things to take care of and do. Currently the Gardai are planning a blue flu (strike) to get a pay increase which they probably deserve.
ReplyDeleteI never heard it cost so much, and I never saw it few European countries. Greetings from Bergen
ReplyDeleteWe have so few buses here, that I can't imagine such a law. It seems was too huge a fine, too!
ReplyDeleteThis is a wonderful photo! A great idea, beautifully executed.
ReplyDeleteAs far as I've seen, there are none on city buses- aside from a set up to secure wheelchairs or strollers- and nothing on the travel buses either.
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