ATTENTION DRIVERS IN GREECE!
Imagine you’re on vacation in Greece, soaking up the sun and sea, when suddenly you’re hit with a traffic nightmare! A Serbian tourist shared on Facebook an experience that sounds like a horror movie scene for drivers – two roundabouts in Preveza where driving rules basically don’t exist!
The Right-Hand Rule – Traffic Chaos!
In most countries, drivers inside a roundabout have the right of way. But not in Preveza! There, due to a complete lack of traffic signs, the rule is that vehicles coming from the right have priority. Sounds simple? It’s not! A driver already inside the roundabout must yield to vehicles coming from their right. Yes, you read that right – the driver in the roundabout yields to the entering vehicle, which is the exact opposite of what we’re used to.
Why is this dangerous?
Imagine you’re a driver from Serbia or any other country where the standard rule applies – you’re in the roundabout, you have priority, and then someone expects you to yield. The result? Total chaos, crashes, stress, and danger to life. The Serbian driver warns that these roundabouts are on a boulevard where Greeks drive like they’re in a Formula 1 race, so caution is a must.
No signs, no rules?
Yes, you read that right. These roundabouts have no clear traffic signs explaining who has priority. This means drivers figure it out as best they can, which is a recipe for disaster. Experts advise that before driving abroad, you should thoroughly research local rules and pay attention to signage – or the lack thereof.
Harsh fines that hurt – but don’t fix the problem
Greece has introduced draconian fines for traffic violations, including license plate confiscation, but the problem with unclear roundabout rules remains. Fines don’t help if drivers don’t know what’s expected of them.
The bottom line?
If you’re planning a trip to Greece, especially Preveza, prepare for hellish driving. Two roundabouts with no clear rules or signs, and drivers racing like it’s a competition, can ruin your vacation or worse, endanger your life.
What about you? Ever faced a traffic mess that totally confused you? Or got a hilarious driving story from abroad? Share in the comments – let’s laugh or freak out together!
For more info and traffic footage from Preveza, check the links in the original article. And remember – driving abroad is no joke!
