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streets of Istanbul

if you have time do have a look at the bigger sizes....

My first morning in Istanbul *first impression

Istanbul Turkiye is home to bad traffic jams and worse driving. Turkey has 14 times more accidents than the UK – Albeit with little improvement since larger fines and better enforcement of road rules have been inmposed, driving in the city proper is not recommended to tourists.** Turning indicators are still rarely used, ...drivers almost never stop at pedestrian crossings ..and tailgating is standard, with racing along the coastal strip on the Asian side leading to deaths despite a government campaign. Therefore it is not advisable for foreigners to drive in Istanbul unless strictly necessary...

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Uploaded on April 26, 2006
Taken on February 10, 2006