Fresh travel warning issued for Britons in Iceland as they risk fines up to £5,000
Britons have been given a fresh Iceland travel warning
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Iceland is famed as a great place to see the northern lights, enjoy hot springs and learn about Viking history.
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has reminded holidaymakers of laws to follow when in the country.
The Government body shared a new update for anyone who hires a scooter during their stay as they may not realise doing this while drinking could lead to fines.
It stated: "Riding a scooter after consuming alcohol is prohibited by law in Iceland.
Riding scooters after drinking alcohol could lead to fines
GETTY"The same law as driving a car under the influence applies and will result in a fine and/or charges."
Britons can receive "sizeable fines up to £500" for driving mistakes and similar charges could be issued for scooter errors. It has also shared a number of other things Britons should be wary of if they want to avoid fines while abroad.
Smoking indoors and carrying any drugs could also lead to punishment. The FCDO continued: "It is illegal to smoke or use e-cigarettes in restaurants, bars, public transport and public buildings, and you could get a fine.
"It is illegal to possess even small amounts of drugs, including marijuana and khat. Anyone caught could get a heavy fine and a prison sentence."
Custom rules should also be kept in mind when travelling as this could also result in huge fines.
The FCDO warned: "There are strict rules about goods that can be brought into and taken out of Iceland. You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty.
"It is illegal to import whale products from Iceland into the UK. You could get a fine of up to £5,000 or a prison sentence.
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Britons should follow various laws when in Iceland
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"[If] taking money into and out of Iceland, you must declare if you’re carrying any currency worth 10,000 euros or more.
"[If] taking food and drink into Iceland you cannot take meat, milk or products containing them into Iceland.
"There are some exceptions such as powdered baby milk, baby food and special foods or pet feed required for medical reasons."
This comes as a travel warning was issued for Britons in a European country as there is a "serious" threat of terror.
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