Drivers should always carry their licenses and passports with them since they may be asked to produce them at army checkpoints. Lebanese taxis are comfortable and reasonably priced, however to avoid misunderstanding, it is best to agree on the charge before setting off. Bus services , which are the cheapest method of transportation inside Lebanon, are also available to most destinations. According to ISF statistics, an average of 15 persons die on the roads each month. I nternal Security Forces armed with new radars and breathalyzers have been deployed on all major roads to arrest drunk and speeding drivers.
Breathalyzers measure the level of alcohol in the blood.
The limit for alcohol is 0.8 milliliters per liter i.e. the equivalent of two measures of whisky, or three glasses of beer or wine. Speed-sensitive radars are being installed on the roadside to track moving vehicles. Speeding cars will be captured on film. Offenders will be either fined between LL 125,000 and LL 200,000 or sentenced to two months in prison, depending on the severity of the offense. TerraNet Lebanon s.a.l.