In recent years, the trend of taking selfies has led people to capture photographs in some of the most unusual and, at times, dangerous locations around the world. At Garoupe Beach in southern France, holidaymakers are banned from taking selfies during the busy summer season to encourage them to enjoy the moment instead of bragging about their holidays. In New York, taking selfies with big cats at zoos, carnivals, and circuses is illegal due to safety concerns. At the holy sites of Mecca and Medina, taking photographs is forbidden, and during the Hajj, selfies were banned after several people posted selfies online.
In Spain, taking selfies at the Running of the Bulls is illegal due to safety concerns. In India, the country with the most selfie-related deaths, police in Mumbai declared 16 no-selfie zones to prevent people from taking selfies in risky areas. In Melbourne, Australia, the use of selfie sticks is banned at the Open Tennis tournament. In Pamplona, Spain, taking selfies during the famous Running of the Bulls is illegal due to safety concerns. The Kishtwar Kailash Highway in India, built on the mountainsides, is considered one of the most dangerous places to take selfies due to its narrowness. These examples show that while selfies have become a popular way to document one's experiences, they can also lead people to take unnecessary risks and break laws in the process.