Rules of the Road

Gambians follow their own road rules and regulations. This sometimes results in many gasps, shrieks, and covering of the eyes. Some common rules and regulations:

1. Don't break...ever.
2. Swerving is good. Do it often.
3. Speed up to pass. Do not slow down once you have passed. Always pass when opposing traffic is less than 100 meters in front of you.
4. Pedestrians never have the right of way.
5. Always assume people, cars, goats, small children and other obstacles will get out of your way. Remember you are the most important thing on the road.

This could be either a two-lane or eight-lane highway.

"Eyes on the road sir!"

Traffic police cubicle.

"If you want us to take you to America, you have to get us home alive!"