The Embassy in Egypt reminds Chinese citizens to pay attention to driving safety

Traffic accidents occur frequently in Egypt, and there have been several traffic accidents that have caused casualties among Chinese citizens recently. The Embassy in Egypt reminds Chinese citizens to avoid traveling by self-driving vehicles as much as possible. If you really need to drive by yourself, please raise your awareness of risk prevention and always pay attention to traffic safety:

First, be prepared to work. check the road and weather conditions in advance, carefully check the condition of the car, confirm that the tire pressure, brake pads, engine oil, lighting, electric bottle, rain scraper and everything is normal.

2, reasonable planning of the route.Egypt's desert is wide, mobile phone signal is unstable, there is a risk of disconnection in some areas, it is recommended to plan the trip in advance, and try to avoid traveling to areas with poor signal, poor road conditions, high driving safety risk.

3, pay attention to the rules of driving. strictly observe local laws and regulations and traffic rules. Do not drive after alcohol or fatigue, pay attention to the speed limit and prohibition signs, maintain a safe drive distance, control the speed of the car in areas unfamiliar with the road conditions, all the safety belts.

4. Observe the driving environment. Some road facilities in Egypt are poor, there are fewer traffic lights, local drivers drive faster, and mixed traffic of people and vehicles is common. When driving, you should always pay attention to the road conditions ahead. When encountering pedestrians crossing the road, you should slow down and remind them with horns to avoid them carefully.

5, beware of extreme weather.Driving, such as sudden sandstorms and other extreme weather, should be close to select low-speed road exit, or park in the road service area.When it is not possible to drive away from the road, you can park the vehicle on the emergency parking belt or emergency lane, turn on the front and rear fog lamps and double flashlights, and set dangerous warning signs, and start after the weather improves.

In case of a traffic accident, please keep calm, call the local police and emergency numbers in time while ensuring your own safety, and contact the embassy or consulate in Egypt.

Egypt police number: 122

Egyptian Tourist Police: 126

Egypt emergency number: 123

Traffic accident alarm number: 01221110000

Consular protection assistance telephone number of the Chinese Embassy in Egypt: +202-27363556

Consulate General of China in Alexandria: +2-01274571836

Foreign Ministry Global Consular Protection and Emergency Service Hotline (24 hours): +86-10-12308 or +86-10-65612308

China Embassy in Egypt

16 October 2025