Holidays 2019: Doing this kind of thing everyday in Greece could cause you serious trouble | Travel News | Trip

Greek travelers to this beautiful country have the opportunity to jump high or stay in the same place to enjoy the sun. Those traveling from the UK may be used to a daily hobby, but it is badly seen in the Mediterranean country. So much so that the British could be heavily fined if they are not aware of the strict regulations. This is related to smoking in public places and especially in cars.

LeaseCar.uk's travel experts explained how tourists were prohibited from smoking while driving.

This applies to their own car – as well as rental cars – when they move.

They must be seen putting out their cigarette before starting the engine.

Financial penalties, as well as problems with the law, could also occur if this is not followed.

Tim Albad, from LeaseCar.uk, said: "Driving a car is no different on the continent, but some rules of the road certainly are. Motorists on vacation must therefore pay attention.

"Most British travelers know that you have to drive on the other side of the road and check your speed in kilometers per hour when you use the European road network.

"We have highlighted some of the most unusual driving laws in Europe that British drivers should monitor if they are looking to rent a car on vacation or take their own vehicle.

"Sane motorists who carefully monitor regulatory variations could avoid a totally useless and potentially unpleasant penalty abroad."

At the same time, the Greek authorities will also fine drivers who smoke when children under the age of 12 are on board.

The fine will be imposed even if it is not the driver who smokes but a pbadenger.

In 2010, it became illegal in Greece to smoke in closed public spaces.

The government claimed that the ban was intended to protect public health.

Prime Minister George Papandreou then said, "This will contribute to the work we do to change attitudes, norms and behaviors to improve our quality of life."

Meanwhile, fears for health in Greece have been raised after a West Nile virus outbreak.

There were more than 300 cases of West Nile virus in the country in 2018.

The virus transmitted by mosquitoes is of particular concern during the warmer months when insects are active.

In total, 50 Greeks died last year. Most infections are seen between July and September – and health officials have published travel tips explaining to vacationers how to protect themselves.