Penalties for the possession, use, and dealing of illegal drugs are severe, and convicted offenders can expect lengthy jail sentences. Those accused of drug-related and other crimes can expect lengthy legal proceedings and delayed due process. In Cuba, traffic moves on the right. A national highway in fair condition runs the length of the island. In general, roads are poorly maintained in all parts of the country.
Some dirt roads become impassable during the rainy season.
Few roads or city streets are lighted, so night driving is not advised. Most Cuban cars are old and in poor repair, which means that drivers should exercise extreme care. The abundance of bicycles, pedestrians, and occasional wandering cows on Cuban roads are additional reasons for driving defensively. The U.S. does not maintain an embassy in Cuba. There is no access to the U.S. Naval Base at Guantanamo from within Cuba.