The information below concerning Equatorial Guinea is provided for general reference only and may not be totally accurate in a particular location or circumstance. Nonexistent Equatorial Guinea has no equivalent to the emergency telephone number 911. Equatorial Guinea's road network, both paved and unpaved, is poorly maintained and unsafe. Vehicles are poorly maintained. Livestock and pedestrians create constant road hazards, and road safety rules are routinely ignored.
Traffic stops, as well as police and military roadblocks are common.
Traffic stops may be on any pretext, such as making an illegal turn or driving a dirty vehicle. Travelers should be prepared to accept a traffic citation, which must be paid at police headquarters. Travelers are advised not to offer money to police on the road. If stopped at a roadblock, always cooperate with local officials. Motorists should be aware that security forces frequently use roadblocks to solicit money, especially around the holidays.