We had dinner with a cop from Australia tonight who wondered what the traffic officers in the white uniforms did. Tanzania has a complete vehicle code, including helmet and seatbelt laws, but they don’t appear to be enforced. We passed a small (150cc) motorbike, and none of the three passengers was wearing a helmet. Lanes are rarely marked, and when they are, it doesn’t matter anyway. Right of way is determined by who wins the game of chicken. Add to that a lot of jaywalkers and hand-pulled carts laden with anything from a couple yards of hay to a large curio cabinet. If, when we say “cart” you think “shopping,” think again. The carts are about the size of the bed of a mid-sized pickup.
To add to the entertainment, they use 3 wheeled vehicles in town similar to a smartcar, only smaller. We passed one that had at least seven children in it. Clearly this is Africa’s version of a clown car.
Safari So Good 
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