When renting, make sure the car has a fire extinguisher, you can be instantly fined 10 LE if you re not carrying one. If you re crossing the Ahmed Hamdi Tunnel to Sinai, you have to carry one or you will be forced to buy one from there. Avoid coming close to buses and other forms of public transportation, if you have to, make sure they know you re there by flashing some light and honking when passing. You might encounter convoys of diplomats or government officials. DO NOT try to come any closer, but in fact, you should reduce your speed and always keep a considerable distance between you.
Traffic lights are sometimes an option if there is no policeman present.
Who has the authority to wave vehicles to go on a red light and to stop on a green light. So his word goes. If it s a red light you can still legally turn right blending in with the traffic. So expect it to happen to you. Although, you ll find lots of cars parked in a second and sometimes third row, we don t advise you to do the same because you can come out and find it has been towed away.