The hard shoulder on a motorway is there as a last resort in case of emergencies but as many as 2.5m drivers have admitted to using it as an impromptu loo. Stopping on the hard shoulder of a motorway or dual carriageway is, in fact, illegal unless it's an emergency, a breakdown or you're told to do so by police.
Full bladder or not, in NSW, urinating in public is a criminal offence, and should you get caught in the act, urine for some weighty penalties (excuse the terrible pun).
Tips include finding a tree, bush or shielding yourself with the car door. Other drivers on the highway are probably busy speeding, texting , so a little pee break isn't a big deal in comparison. If you're really shy, a wide-mouthed plastic bottle or even a portable urinal might come in handy.
If you're busting, there's an old law that supposedly allows you to pull over and take a leak, but, take note, only specifically on the rear left tyre. This road rule is said to be for everywhere in Australia, however public urination is actually also considered an offence.
When there is no urinal nearby you are allowed to urinate on the rear left tire of your vehicle. Forget stopping on the side of the road to pee in the bushes. If there isn't a toilet nearby you're legally in the clear because it's legal to urinate on the rear left tire of your vehicle instead.
No, it is not illegal to drive barefoot and in thongs, sandals and slides in NSW. There's no specific penalty pertaining to driver footwear in the state, but there is a rule requiring drivers to maintain proper control of their vehicle while driving.
The Swiss say 'shhh!'
Whilst on the subject, another heinous crime that is looked down upon in Switzerland is urinating while standing up after 10pm.
However if the offence took place within licensed premises or withing the vicinity of such premises, the fine doubles to about $400. Importantly, a person can have a conviction recorded against their criminal history for an offence of this nature.
Public urination is illegal in every state in the country, but the crime it is charged under can vary between jurisdictions. In Texas, it is usually charged under disorderly conduct. Disorderly conduct in Texas can mean a Class C misdemeanor, which is punishable by a fine of $500 or less.
Many websites claim that, if you cannot find a bathroom, it is okay to urinate on the rear left tyre of your vehicle. This is fiction.
“Usually I recommend that you empty your bladder every three hours, whether you have the urge to go or not,” says Nazia Bandukwala, D.O., a urologist at Piedmont. “It's important to do that so you're not retaining too much urine in your bladder.”
For most people, the normal number of times to urinate per day is between 6 – 7 in a 24 hour period. Between 4 and 10 times a day can also be normal if that person is healthy and happy with the number of times they visit the toilet.
If you were attempting to pee in a bottle while driving, you would likely run afoul of these laws, and could be cited if you were pulled over for doing so. If you were a passenger doing so, there's a possibility of being cited for indecent exposure, if what you were doing were visible to passersby.
Law of Urination: all mammals empty their bladders over the same duration.
Pee in the dark.
If you are out at night, you might be tempted to pee against a street lamp, but this will only make it easier for a police officer to spot you. Instead, pick a dark, shadowy alley or an unlit park. If you are out with friends, make sure they know you are going into a dark spot to pee.
Change up your posture or fold/place your hands over the most visible areas. If there are other liquids around (juice, soda, etc.) spill them on top of the wet spot. This will cover up any smell or stain, if any, and provide a credible excuse.
Urine, as it happens, contains a number of beneficial nutrients commonly found in commercial fertilizer. "It has a fair amount of nitrogen, a little bit of phosphorus and potassium, which are all needed for a healthy lawn," says Owen Duckworth, associate professor of biogeochemistry at North Carolina State University.
Provided you agree with your contractor that it's fine to urinate in your yard, and they find a private spot, it shouldn't be a legal problem. However, it's a different story if they relieve themselves in full view of a public road or other neighbors, as public urination is illegal in the United States.
The act of begging constitutes a criminal offence in most Australian States and Territories including Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia, Tasmania and the Northern Territory with penalties ranging from a fine of $50 to two years' imprisonment.
A person must not unlawfully enter, or remain in, a dwelling or the yard of a dwelling.
There's no conviction recorded for an on-the-spot fine, but the police will keep a record of it having been issued that could later be used in court. Alternatively, police can arrest and charge you with a public nusiance offence and you must go to Court.
German men are most likely to sit down to pee in Europe
YouGov's data found that German men are the most likely to sit down to pee, with 62% saying they do so "every time" or "most times". Sweds are the second most likely European men to do so.
When they are tall enough to reach the REAL potty (or use a stool, safely, on their own)- usually around age 2 1/2 or 3 in our house, I would transition them to standing. What is this? HOW TO TEACH THEM TO STAND: 1- Do NOT let them hold themselves (their private area) when they are peeing!
It's not harmful to hold it for a few minutes until you get to the bathroom, but if you wait too long, the effects can be unpleasant and even dangerous. Holding your urine for too long can weaken the bladder muscles over time.