Road grading is inadequate, and blind corners can be very dangerous. One local driving custom that often confuses Americans relates to the use of turn signals. Large branches or rocks in the road sometimes indicate an upcoming obstruction or other hazard. Banditry in some areas is both frequent and unpredictable. Highway travel at night is particularly dangerous.
Traffic accidents draw crowds.
Ugandan law requires that the driver stop and exchange information and assist. In some cases, where serious injury has occurred, there is the possibility of mob anger. In these instances, Ugandans often do not get out of their car, but drive to the nearest police station to report the accident. While in a foreign country, a U.S. citizen is subject to that country's laws and regulations, which sometimes differ significantly from those in the United States and may not afford the protections available to the individual under U.S. law. Penalties for breaking the law can be more severe than in the United States for similar offenses.