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The main street of Savannakhet city must be the most dangerous street in entire Laos. Severe traffic accidents happen almost daily. The danger comes especially from teenagers (usually without helmet) on tuned two-stroke mopeds and four-stroke scooters. Especially after sunset, when the traffic isn't that high any more, they dominate this concrete road. Speeds of 90 to 100 km/h are not exceptional. The street is wide and straight and has many junctions. Except for parked and slowly passing cars, there are no obstacles that will slow down these irresponsible racing drivers. When you are driving a motorbike, beware of overtaking people, even at your right side. When crossing a junction by foot, beware! Take care at the parallel one-way streets at night as well. In these one-way streets closer to the Mekong, car drivers are speeding too.
After staying several months in Savannakhet, I could say the traffic is the most dangerous thing of this town.
Updated Nov 2, 2010
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