Tag Archives: traffic

Bike in Traffic

Posted on October 6, 2010 by

This is a very typical street scene here in Jeddah and a good example of what the traffic is like at any given time. Advertisements

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Accident

Posted on June 16, 2010 by

I have written quite a bit about the fact that women are not allowed to drive here in Saudi Arabia, while allowing little boys who can’t even see over the steering to drive here seems to be no problem at … Continue reading →

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Red Light

Posted on May 20, 2010 by

This is a typical example of what happens at most red lights here in Jeddah. The car I am in is the first car stopped in our lane at a red light. You can see that there are two vehicles … Continue reading →

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Taxi Driver

Posted on May 19, 2010 by

Taxi services are a real money-maker here in Saudi Arabia – and it’s no wonder, considering that half of the population (women) are not allowed to drive in this country. From what I have read, taxis do such a thriving … Continue reading →

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On The Job

Posted on May 13, 2010 by

There are many of these Traffic Police Umbrellas strategically placed at busy intersections about the city of Jeddah to provide protection and shade from the blazing hot sun. Most often, there is no one in position at these umbrellas keeping … Continue reading →

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Hangin’ Out

Posted on March 13, 2010 by

One thing that upsets me here in Saudi Arabia is how children are not buckled in when traveling in cars. Some young boys are even allowed to drive, and all the while women are restricted from doing so. Every time … Continue reading →

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How About a Date?

Posted on September 12, 2009 by

We were driving along the streets of Jeddah the other day when suddenly traffic slowed to a crawl for several blocks. The reason for the traffic slow-down turned out to be a block long array of date stands where vendors … Continue reading →

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