They are available from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402. Penalties for possession, use or trafficking in illegal drugs are strictly enforced. Convicted offenders can expect jail sentences and fines. In general, roads are in very poor condition and lack basic safety features. The U.S. Embassy strongly recommends that citizens not take buses that travel at night.
Fatal accidents are frequent.
In the Kathmandu Valley, roads are congested. Not only is traffic badly regulated, it is increasing by 15 percent a year. Many drivers are neither properly licensed nor trained. Vehicles are poorly maintained. Sidewalks and pedestrian crossings are non-existent in most areas and drivers do not yield pedestrians the right of way.