Recently, a Chinese citizen had a traffic accident in Egypt,The Embassy in Egypt reminds China citizens to avoid self-driving vehicles as much as possible. If you really need to drive by yourself, please be sure to raise your awareness of risk prevention and always pay attention to traffic safety:

a) Prepare for work

Check the road and weather conditions in advance, carefully check the condition of the vehicle, and make sure that the tire pressure, brake pads, oil, lights, batteries, wipers, etc. are all normal.

Rational planning of routes

Egypt's deserts are widespread, mobile phone signals are unstable, and some areas are at risk of losing contact. It is recommended to plan your journey in advance and try to avoid going to areas with poor signal, poor road conditions, and high driving safety risks.

Pay attention to regular driving

Strictly abide by local laws and regulations and traffic rules. Do not drive after drunk or fatigue, pay attention to speed limit and prohibition signs, keep a safe drive distance, control the speed in areas unfamiliar with the road conditions, all the safety belts.

Observing the driving environment

Some road facilities in Egypt are in poor condition, with few traffic lights, local drivers driving 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 use your horn to remind you to avoid them carefully.

5. Be wary of extreme weather

During driving, such as extreme weather such as sudden sandstorm, you should choose the nearest road exit to drive out at a low speed, or drive into the highway service area to stop. When you can't leave the road, you can park the vehicle in the emergency parking zone or emergency lane, turn on the front and rear fog lights and double flashing lights, and set up danger warning signs before starting after the weather improves.

In the event of a traffic accident, please stay calm, call the local police in a timely manner to ensure your safety, call emergency services and seek assistance from the Egyptian embassy.

contact information

Egypt police number: 122

Egyptian Tourist Police: 126

Egypt emergency number: 123

Traffic accident alarm number: 01221110000

Foreign Ministry Global Consular Protection and Emergency Service Hotline (24 hours)

+86-10-12308

+86-10-65612308

Consular protection and assistance telephone number of the Embassy in Egypt:

+202-27363556

Consular protection and assistance telephone number of the Consulate General in Alexandria:

+2-01274571836