People say there are no rules when it comes to traffic in Dhaka city. I disagree. While it may seem the traffic rules in Dhaka are completely out of any plan or order, which I kind of sympathize with, there are some traffic rules, albeit informal, that define how traffic in Dhaka works. These rules can be termed as commandments. I found these rules attributed to Saigon traffic rules that are so relatable to Dhaka. Giving proper credit to the sources, I first read these rules, rather commandments, in the informative post about Devon Zuegel's personal visit to Saigon in this post. From there, I learned that she referred to Anna Wickham's blog post about these rules.
1. A red light is just a suggestion that you could stop. If you want.
2. It’s always rush hour.
3. No place is sacred for pedestrians.
4.There’s no such thing as a one-way road, even if it’s a one-way road. Always look both ways.
5. One inch is a perfectly acceptable following distance between motorbikes, especially during rush hour.
6. Crossing the road: “Be like a rock in a stream."
7. Just because it looks like there’s no room for you in that lane, doesn’t mean there’s not.
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