Never walk in the bike lanes, because the bikers won't stop for you. Don't become a victim of this by not taking it serious. When you hear their bike bells ring, move out of the way!
The defend their privacy and if they catch you, they start shouting and you may end up in a little trouble.
Because you will be most likely be sold total shit or maybe even robbed. Buy your softdrugs at a coffeeshop and use it there! Possession of soft drugs in public places is illegal and will incur a prison sentence. Hard drugs such as cocaine, heroin, LSD and XTC are strictly forbidden.
Find an urinal which are all over the place. At weekends, large plastic ones are placed all over the main tourist areas. If you are caught by the police, you will get a fine of EUR 40,-.
It's illegal to drink on the streets in Amsterdam. You will be forced by police to empty your can onto the ground, and you will receive a fine too.
The police really check and if caught, you will be given a fine of EUR 40,- and the chance to buy a light for an additional amount.
If driving in Amsterdam, always pay the parkingfee. If you are caught, it will be a costly mistake: Towaway EUR 500,- or a clamp EUR 140,-.
Dutch law guarantees employees a smoke-free work environment. So it's not allowed to smoke in cafés, restaurants, bars, clubs and so on, except if: