It is illegal to drive a motorized vehicle, including cars and rented scooters, without wearing a shirt.

Trouble-o-Meter
Traffic police routinely pull over tourists and hand out fines.

Status: still on the books

Why Is This a Law?

Despite the sweltering tropical heat, local culture places a high value on polite dress and modesty in public spaces. The government passed this law to stop shirtless tourists from treating the roads like a giant beach party.

A citizen earnestly dealing with the law: It is illegal to drive a motorized vehicle, including cars and rented scooters, without wearing a shirt.