The fine for washing a car in front of your house is 4 million lira!

In Germany, some seemingly ordinary behaviors can result in significant fines under the law. For example, someone washing a car in front of their house could face a fine of up to 100,000 euros (4,852,000 Turkish Lira).

In Türkiye, washing your car in front of your house is a common practice, but inspections and penalties for environmental damage aren't as strict as in Germany. This is why the German practice comes as a surprise to many people living in Türkiye.

THE PENALTY FOR KILLING A WASPER IS 65,000 EUROS

In Germany, the fine for killing a hornet is 65,000 euros (3,153,000 Turkish Lira). Türkiye, however, doesn't have such high penalties. However, new legal regulations, particularly regarding the protection of wildlife and species, have been on the agenda in recent years.

CLEANING WEEDS WITH VINEGAR: 50 THOUSAND EUROS

Weeding your garden with vinegar or salt is illegal in Germany, with a fine of €50,000 (2,426,000 Turkish Lira). In Türkiye, many people use this method as a natural solution. This rule demonstrates Germany's strict environmental awareness.

TRAFFIC FINES SHARPNESS

Traffic fines are very high in Germany. For example, the fine for running a red light is 360 euros (17,467 TL). The fine for the same violation in Türkiye is 1,506 TL.

Drinking and driving in Germany: 3,000 euros (145,560 TL) Drinking and driving in Türkiye: Starting from 6,439 TL.