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5 traffic violations that are perfectly normal in Lebanon

The concept of road safety in Lebanon is somewhat similar to the concept of life on Mars… it is impossible.

Traffic violations and abominations occur so frequently on our streets that they have become part of our daily lives.

What could be a nightmare for any foreigner driving on our roads is actually pretty normal for most of us.

One cannot deny, that without the existence of amazing NGO’s such as YASA and Kunhadi, the roads in Lebanon would definitely be more fit for the dinosaur era.

However, these two NGO’s (and many others) cannot change the fact that a lot of people here drive like there is no tomorrow.

The proof of this madness is witnessed everyday on our streets. So without further ado, I give you a compilation of 5 traffic violations that are perfectly normal in Lebanon.

1- Overtaking

Picture taken on Antelias-Bickfaya highway.
Picture taken on Antelias-Bickfaya highway.

A car overtaking a car, overtaking another car, overtaking a car… Do you mind?! I’m late for work!

2- Overloading

Picture taken in Jal el-Dib.
Picture taken in Jal el-Dib.

No worries sir, I’ll deliver the tanks safely one by one, no extra charge. (In your dreams)

3- Extra seats

Picture taken in Antelias maritime road.
Picture taken in Antelias maritime road.

Did you know? Every car has two hidden seats. But your average driver doesn’t know it, smart people only do. Walaw?

4- Multitasking

Picture taken on the Hazmieh-Beyrouth highway.
Picture taken on the Hazmieh-Beyrouth highway.

I think we need to reconsider the no texting while driving campaign.

5- Distracting

Picture taken near Nahr el-Mot. (Thanks Marc)
Picture taken near Nahr el-Mot. (Thanks Marc)

Inscriptions like : Ou7ibouki ya 2oumi – 2ayna al-Batata – Ana batal el 7ara (translation error) are so yesterday.

Elie Wehbehttp://www.bellebeirut.com
Elie Wehbe is the editor-in-chief of BelleBeirut. He is also a journalist and a blogger, who's been writing ever since he could hold a pen.
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