Monrovia - According to the vehicle and traffic laws of Liberia, only Police vehicles, Ambulances, Fire Trucks, and emergency vehicles spelled out are required to use sirens. Worldnomads.com which monitors traffic spots and advises travelers on the countries they are visiting reports that traffic laws in Monrovia are effectively non-existent and un-enforceable. “Intersections present an interesting problem while driving in Monrovia, since there aren't road signs and essentially no traffic laws." It's a good idea to stay away from public transportation altogether.”According to the World Health Organization, Road Traffic Accidents Deaths in Liberia reached 832 or 2.66% of total deaths in 2014. In some instances, there are no police cars at the tail end of the convoys breaking traffic rules, forcing some motorists to join the convoy and wreaking traffic havoc.

Source: Front Page Africa March 23, 2018 02:03 UTC