Many local drivers tend to disobey fundamental traffic laws - such as stopping at a red light. As a result, driving can be very dangerous. Drivers must exercise particular caution to avoid uneven pavement, potholes and open drains and manholes. Night driving should be avoided because roads are inadequately lit. In winter, roads are seldom plowed, and ice and snow make the poor driving conditions even more hazardous.
Pedestrians routinely walk in the road necessitating even greater caution for drivers.
Mountain roads in the Kyrgyz Republic are often narrow and tortuous, and may close without notice. Guardrails and barriers preventing falling rocks are often missing. The Kyrgyz Republic does not have a roadside assistance infrastructure. Towing companies do not exist. Although mechanics are available in cities, there is little organized oversight or certification of their practices or abilities.