Drinking Laws - Hungary has a zero-tolerance policy for drunk driving and this is strictly enforced if you're stopped - The legal drinking age is 18' - It is illegal to drink on public transport and on the streets but totally ignored unless it causes disturbances. - In the city centre the only shops allowed to sell alcohol past 10pm are tobacco stores. Smoking Laws - Since 2013 you can only smoke public in open air places - Tobacco products can be purchased in licenced shops called " Nemzeti Dohanybolt" (National Tobacco Shop) - In Budapest there are many open air pubs, so if you're a smoker this dosen't influence your stay much On Public Transport - Always use public transport with a ticket or a pass - The ticket inspectors frequently travel with city officials, who have the right to hold you up and ask for your ID so they can fine you. How to Use Taxi - Only travel with t...