Heightened tension between Palestinians and Israelis in the Occupied Territories may have an effect on the public opinion in Syria. Avoid all political gatherings and demonstrations. Do not photograph military and government installations. Possession of drugs is met with life imprisonment. Drug trafficking carries the death penalty.
Road conditions are generally quite good.
One should exercise great caution when driving in Syria, especially in built-up areas. Drivers tend to obey traffic rules and signs, but drive competitively or pay little attention to other vehicles which they share the roads with. Traffic is very congested at peak hours in the main cities. Be careful when driving at night. Traffic is light, but some drivers do not use their headlights.