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The Battle-Field Called “Lagos Traffic” by AutoJoshNG: 3:06pm On Feb 22, 2018 |
Driving in Lagos traffic is akin to being in a battlefield. Lagos traffic is no place for pleasantries. One cannot afford to play the “Mr. or Ms. Nice”. Otherwise – “express go leave you”. Every other motorist is perceived as an enemy; an enemy that contends with you for any available traffic spaces ahead of you. Lagos traffic bottlenecks makes motorists deliberately avoid making eye contacts with co- motorists. This way, they do not give co-motorists any opportunity to ask them for traffic favours. Flashing your pointers to indicate that you intend switching lanes is always an exercise in futility. No one is generous or willing to let go of the space ahead of him or her. In Lagos traffic, you realize that road signs indicating “One-Way Traffic” is just there to decorate the roads. Also, in Lagos traffic, you are exempted from obeying traffic rules if you fall into any of the following categories: the police, army, government convoy, empty bullion vehicles, “danfos” with an official of the police, army, Man’O’War, as passenger, etc. Then, there is the notorious Lagos traffic hawkers. Their business is to interest you in all imaginable commodities. Everything is available for purchase in Lagos traffic. From the essential to the outrightly ridiculous. Lagos traffic makes you realize that you have some habits that you never knew you had. For instance, hollering a swear word, a curse or some expletives you never realized you knew at an offending co-motorist. Sanity and patience rare commodities in this battlefield. In Lagos traffic, it is all man for himself and God for all. https://autojosh.com/battle-field-called-lagos-traffic-2/ 28 Likes 4 Shares
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Re: The Battle-Field Called “Lagos Traffic” by Tolbanks(f): 4:11pm On Feb 22, 2018 |
WE ARE LAGOSIANS! AHU! FTC in a veeeeeery long time 16 Likes |
Re: The Battle-Field Called “Lagos Traffic” by Papiikush: 4:11pm On Feb 22, 2018 |
You think you know what traffic looks like? Just get stuck in 3rd mainland bridge traffic... That one is even better, what about the traffic at apapa road? Or worse, the route from lekki to iyana ipaja. 32 Likes |
Re: The Battle-Field Called “Lagos Traffic” by nairavsdollars(f): 4:11pm On Feb 22, 2018 |
far better now. the LASTMA boss Chris Olakpe and his boys are doing a great job. I only appeal to them to clear the trailers around OJUELEGBA axis 6 Likes |
Re: The Battle-Field Called “Lagos Traffic” by marvin906(m): 4:11pm On Feb 22, 2018 |
the only place i know you will be stuck in traffic for two hours and havent moved an inch.. you can even cook beans inside 10 Likes |
Re: The Battle-Field Called “Lagos Traffic” by smokedfish: 4:12pm On Feb 22, 2018 |
Klm |
Re: The Battle-Field Called “Lagos Traffic” by jannylove: 4:12pm On Feb 22, 2018 |
This traffic is still learning...Come to Apapa and see the main traffic. Tolbanks: 1 Like |
Re: The Battle-Field Called “Lagos Traffic” by Nobody: 4:12pm On Feb 22, 2018 |
one time I had a roadside eatery make indomie and egg for me as lunch... 3hours later I came down went to mama put and ate beans and plantain by 8pm....u know the sweet part?? I was lapping Tosin ,she was sitting on my laps the whole time with her big soft nyash. memories 18 Likes 1 Share |
Re: The Battle-Field Called “Lagos Traffic” by ellalina(f): 4:12pm On Feb 22, 2018 |
I have just been transferred to Lagos Please stop scaring me Already am on my way to sell my car I know I can’t drive in lagos 7 Likes |
Re: The Battle-Field Called “Lagos Traffic” by Ifyone123(f): 4:12pm On Feb 22, 2018 |
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Re: The Battle-Field Called “Lagos Traffic” by davodyguy: 4:12pm On Feb 22, 2018 |
www.nairaland.com/attachments/6734728_lagostraffic_jpeg89513e09f046c6082b8e8044f806c640 Can this be Lagos? This definitely can be Lagos. The Op must be high on expired taba or cow shitz 9 Likes |
Re: The Battle-Field Called “Lagos Traffic” by Etihadstore: 4:12pm On Feb 22, 2018 |
To the guy above me, I truly doubt if that's Lagos because of the orderliness of those cars, no sight of danfo, Tata, Brt or even petrol tanker Nba that's not lagos 38 Likes |
Re: The Battle-Field Called “Lagos Traffic” by Donopsiano(m): 4:13pm On Feb 22, 2018 |
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Re: The Battle-Field Called “Lagos Traffic” by PastorandMentor(m): 4:13pm On Feb 22, 2018 |
Only the brave can survive in Lagos. Click Share if you disagree and Like if you agree. 14 Likes 1 Share |
Re: The Battle-Field Called “Lagos Traffic” by Admin1992: 4:14pm On Feb 22, 2018 |
Re: The Battle-Field Called “Lagos Traffic” by obo389(m): 4:14pm On Feb 22, 2018 |
Papiikush:Wetn you dey find go there sef |
Re: The Battle-Field Called “Lagos Traffic” by Papiikush: 4:14pm On Feb 22, 2018 |
ellalina:lol... You will regret selling your car, trust me... 10 Likes 1 Share |
Re: The Battle-Field Called “Lagos Traffic” by moscobabs(m): 4:14pm On Feb 22, 2018 |
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Re: The Battle-Field Called “Lagos Traffic” by Moreoffaith(m): 4:15pm On Feb 22, 2018 |
OSHODI TO IYANA IPAJA AROUND 5PM TO 9;30 PM IS ALWAYS LIKE THIS. WHO ELSE IS SEEING NO YELLOW BUS IN THIS FAKE PICS? 5 Likes 1 Share |
Re: The Battle-Field Called “Lagos Traffic” by Bustincole(m): 4:15pm On Feb 22, 2018 |
Dis is wat we call Hold up 3 Likes
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Re: The Battle-Field Called “Lagos Traffic” by Papiikush: 4:15pm On Feb 22, 2018 |
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Re: The Battle-Field Called “Lagos Traffic” by Truckpusher(m): 4:15pm On Feb 22, 2018 |
With the population of Lagos state and the human traffic from other major cities around it and nationwide , Lagos State is long overdue for a subway system. The Federal Govt. can do it but you hardly see the major stake holders of Lagos State using their political influence to get it done. 4 Likes 1 Share |
Re: The Battle-Field Called “Lagos Traffic” by wellmax(m): 4:15pm On Feb 22, 2018 |
Lagos traffic is like war. You do not tell your enemy your next move, just make a turn suddenly 10 Likes 1 Share |
Re: The Battle-Field Called “Lagos Traffic” by Nobody: 4:15pm On Feb 22, 2018 |
LAGOS: A land of everyday hustling! |
Re: The Battle-Field Called “Lagos Traffic” by Nackzy: 4:16pm On Feb 22, 2018 |
Lagos Na Waaaa..By the Way I need someone in Lagos to Squat with for the main time...please who can be of help.... A jolly good follow"...Help a brother |
Re: The Battle-Field Called “Lagos Traffic” by Nobody: 4:16pm On Feb 22, 2018 |
davodyguy: Lagos? 1. no single danfo? Hell nah 2. The other lane is free, if na Lagos? People don dey drive for wrong lane 3. 'Straight line' traffic? Not Lagos. Traffic here na Brownian motion 4. Where the coco, Gala, Juice, Pure water, Walnut, Bread, Snake, American visa hawkers? 21 Likes 1 Share |
Re: The Battle-Field Called “Lagos Traffic” by TheShopKeeper(m): 4:16pm On Feb 22, 2018 |
...a three-lane road turned to seven-lane because of traffic...we are a country full of inventors... 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: The Battle-Field Called “Lagos Traffic” by kennynelcon(m): 4:17pm On Feb 22, 2018 |
Apapa (Truck Zone) is the worst 2 Likes |
Re: The Battle-Field Called “Lagos Traffic” by ellalina(f): 4:17pm On Feb 22, 2018 |
Papiikush:Am confused So how do I cope na Which kine thing be this I can’t stay in 30 min hold up talk not to mention 2 hours |
Re: The Battle-Field Called “Lagos Traffic” by Treasure17(m): 4:17pm On Feb 22, 2018 |
Hardly will you drive your automobile in Lagos for a year without getting it scratch . The yellow buses specifically. overpopulation is another factor causing the huge traffic and our rail system is not functioning. 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: The Battle-Field Called “Lagos Traffic” by obo389(m): 4:18pm On Feb 22, 2018 |
Papiikush:Iyana ipaja ice cream abi which one |
Re: The Battle-Field Called “Lagos Traffic” by Papiikush: 4:18pm On Feb 22, 2018 |
ellalina:lol... It depends on your area though. Where are you planning to stay? And where is work? 2 Likes |
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