Mine fields exist around military installations and in border areas - also around the Dead Sea. Avoid these, and in particular do not enter fenced-off sites. Sexual harassment of women is on the increase, although most female visitors enjoy a trouble-free time. Possession or use of drugs is severely penalised. Roads are generally good, but locals don't always pay much attention to traffic rules.
Traffic is very congested in the main cities.
The Desert Highway, especially south of Ras an-Naqb, is dangerous to drive on and there are many fatal accidents. Pedestrians should exercise great caution, especially when crossing streets. The best all-round travel site. Tourism Offices Find the Jordanian tourist information office nearest to you. The late King Hussein is still ever-present in Jordan.