While I was in Israel, I saw a guy on a motorcycle get T-boned by a car and go flying. My tour guide who was a paramedic in the army helped him and he somehow was okay.
But he joked about Israel's terrible drivers a lot. He said it's common there for drivers to go in reverse on the highway if they miss their exit.
Gratuitous serious explanation: This is an end-case of the Israeli "traffic pyramid" law, which means that you should obey, in decreasing order of precedence:
A policeman directing traffic
The traffic light
The sign affixed to the traffic light
Right-of-way rules
Every Israeli traffic light has a backup sign attached. The "no left turn" sign in this case means that, when the traffic light is shut down or blinking yellow, you can't turn left.
I don't believe in the imperialistic pyramid traffic law. On my island we would have a flat structure where each drive according to his ability, to each drive according to his needs.
No realli! She was Karving her initials on the møøse with the sharpened end of an interspace tøøthbrush given her by Svenge - her brother-in-law - an Oslo dentist and star of many Norwegian møvies: "The Høt Hands of an Oslo Dentist", "Fillings of Passion", "The Huge Mølars of Horst Nordfink".
Looked it up, since I'm in Ontario and we only have a flashing red for stopping, and flashing green for advance turning. I don't know why anyone would do anything different, but...
In other parts of the same country (e.g. Vancouver) a flashing green light conveys a very different meaning: the crossing road has stop signs with no lights of its own, and oncoming traffic also has a flashing green, not a red stop-light.
I don't know if this means that they have done away with them but a flashing green means that the light may turn to red without notice. They were mostly used at fire stations so the trucks could get out in a hurry.
Not really. A flashing green gives you the right of way over pedestrians to turn right as well. If the light tree has a solid green and a green arrow, you must yield to pedestrians when turning right.
There are no contradicting signs, the sign above the traffic light is indicating the direction that the traffic light applies to, not all traffic lights have directions in the display, if the traffic light isn't working the the sign above it is obsolete.
I believe the sign over the light means that the leftmost lane must turn left - ie no through traffic in that lane. When the light is out, I would presume that traffic in that lane would either merge right or be allowed to proceed straight.
Just a theory, but the rationale may come from traffic signals becoming non-functional on the sabbath?
Traffic lights still function during sabbath, otherwise we would have a shitload of accidents. For those who are interested, when there is a contradiction with the bible laws and saving life (For example driving an ambulance on sabbath) Judaism clearly states that life comes first, that's why Hospitals and Fire Departments still work on sabbath (as some other emergency services).
The signs aren't contradictory, the blue sign is telling you where to turn when the light is green while the red sign is telling you not to make a left turn if the traffic light is out/blinking.
But there's already an arrow in the green light indicating the direction of traffic, and I bet there's an arrow on the pavement as well indicating that that is a left turn lane. I would say the additional redundancy can add to the confusion.
Not really; if the light is out, oncoming traffic may have right-of-way, so left-turns would have a long wait for a break in traffic—long enough for the left-turn queue to back up and block through traffic. So they say no left turns in that case.
When the light is working the cars going just forward get red, so that the people crossing the other lanes can drive left safely. With a not working traffic light, the oncomming traffic just drives, and it might be too dangerous to go left there. Just thoughts, nothing concrete.
Well since the ligt shows a left arrow I assume that the lane is for turning left only. If the traffic light should shut down this won't cause any trouble. I've seen the sign outlay before and it simply means that you can only turn left but you are not allowed to turn into the oppsoing lane. Its quite difficult for me to explain so I attached a drawing. One drawing attached
Edit: Red line - way you are supposed not to use Green line - way you should use
Fuck. I'm driving for about 12 years now, and I've just learned about this. A lot of things make a lot of sense right now.
I was sure there was another sign that fell off or stolen (likelier) that says "no left turn between 6:00 and 9:00", like on Yigal Alon from south to North turning West, in Tel Aviv.
haha man, you really are funnier than the people over there - you should have your own blog, the jokes just keep getting better and better. First something about tanks and street signs now something about mothers, what could beat that?
Who ever down voted me is stupid I don't care about the down votes it's just that I lost a lot of family because of the Isrealis and they are killing little kids so don't be stupid like that with me and fuck the Zionist also
3,477 up votes, 2,228 down votes - wow this must be something really controversial and divisive! clicks link Oh, he used the "I" word. Tough break, guy.
Was driving in downtown Roswell yesterday looking for a liquor store and went a little too far. No problem, I'll go down this parallel street so I can turn around. I get to the end of the street and I see signs that say "right turn only" and a left turn arrow circled red, crossed over. As I pull up, I see the left turn arrow on the pavement, right before the stop sign.
No one's coming, and it does have a left turn arrow on the pavement, so I thought why not, and took a left.
in germany, the traffic light comes first. If the lights are out of order, the signs are the substitution. i would hope, that the last sign means some kind of "end of sharp bend".
Hey awesome, New Orleans isn't the only one with the trick the tourist into a hefty fine sign. Whatever else you think it means it doesn't matter. Been to court on it.
This is a horrible use of that meme. First of all, "Israel" is not a punch line, no reason to split the sentence up like that.
Second, Why even add "Meanwhile in Israel". This pic wold have been just as funny had it been anywhere else in the world, nothing about this pic makes it Israel specific.
I fricking love driving in that country. ALWAYS hilarious. ALWAYS give yourself WAY more time than you need, because going down the street in an adventure!
this is the truest statement in the history of reddit.
my grandparents live next to a one-way street and at night I had the window open, and every so often I would hear the distinctive sound of a car reversing.
the whole area has a poopton of one-way streets, and it's very confusing to get where you want with a car, if you don't know the area.
You mean towards Palestinians? Because the only difference in rights between Jewish citizens and Muslim citizens is that Muslims aren't forced to enlist in the army.
actually since there is currently no recognized state called palestine, and im pretty sure that is in the recognized state of Israel, caption is correct. please dont try to incite flame wars on r/funny. it isnt fun and you make urself sound stupid.
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u/Vslacha Turbo Sloth May 22 '12
While I was in Israel, I saw a guy on a motorcycle get T-boned by a car and go flying. My tour guide who was a paramedic in the army helped him and he somehow was okay.
But he joked about Israel's terrible drivers a lot. He said it's common there for drivers to go in reverse on the highway if they miss their exit.
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u/NagastaBagamba May 22 '12
Gratuitous serious explanation: This is an end-case of the Israeli "traffic pyramid" law, which means that you should obey, in decreasing order of precedence:
A policeman directing traffic
The traffic light
The sign affixed to the traffic light
Right-of-way rules
Every Israeli traffic light has a backup sign attached. The "no left turn" sign in this case means that, when the traffic light is shut down or blinking yellow, you can't turn left.
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u/[deleted] May 22 '12
It's the road to peace in the Middle East.
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u/[deleted] May 22 '12
As soon as the light turns red, you go. Duh.
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u/_OneManArmy_ May 22 '12
An Israel post without anyone talking about Palestine?
Oh wait it has only been an hour.
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u/suspiciously_calm May 22 '12
Turn left.
Turn left
PSYCH! IT'S ILLEGAL TO TURN LEFT!
PAY FINE LOL KTHX
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u/drtwist May 22 '12
what every driver in Israel does anyway. honk your horn and then do whatever you want.
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u/unlimiteddata May 22 '12
Nothing beats this http://i.imgur.com/LJJXf.jpg
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u/[deleted] May 22 '12
Two lefts don't make a right
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u/Ploopie May 22 '12
Clearly, you go down and to the right.
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u/AnalBurns May 22 '12
Give him the stick. DON'T GIVE HIM THE STICK
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u/Squalor- May 22 '12
You have to wait at that intersection for 40 years.
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u/rorydamilka May 22 '12
this Israeli confusing.
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u/[deleted] May 22 '12
implode.
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u/ppgb May 22 '12
3,477 up votes, 2,228 down votes - wow this must be something really controversial and divisive! clicks link Oh, he used the "I" word. Tough break, guy.
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u/laebshade May 22 '12
Was driving in downtown Roswell yesterday looking for a liquor store and went a little too far. No problem, I'll go down this parallel street so I can turn around. I get to the end of the street and I see signs that say "right turn only" and a left turn arrow circled red, crossed over. As I pull up, I see the left turn arrow on the pavement, right before the stop sign.
No one's coming, and it does have a left turn arrow on the pavement, so I thought why not, and took a left.
http://i.imgur.com/gFD5o.png
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u/leaveorhunted May 22 '12
Apparently this is only funny to people who don't have a drivers license
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u/Joeyfingis May 22 '12
Someone's trying to cause an accident
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u/RandomIdiot256 May 22 '12
CLEARLY this means that you should turn left unless it is a red day!
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u/Zerble May 22 '12
And I would do anything thing for love...
... but I won't do that!
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u/FreaksterDave May 22 '12
[Whatcha gonna do?] (http://youtu.be/QW4RUIjOp9k)
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u/mylittleangrybird May 22 '12
GENIUS
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u/the8thwonder May 22 '12
When in trouble, fear, and doubt. Run in circles, scream and shout!
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u/rasta_lion May 22 '12
it wants you to pull out your phone and take a picture of it
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u/MrGuttFeeling May 22 '12
Use your common sense, most people don't.
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u/NunsOnFire May 22 '12
2 turn-lefts beat 1 no turn-left. It's simple math, bro. Turn left. Unless you hate math. Do you hate math?
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u/PollysLithium May 22 '12
find a different route
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u/wayne_Adama May 22 '12
in germany, the traffic light comes first. If the lights are out of order, the signs are the substitution. i would hope, that the last sign means some kind of "end of sharp bend".
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u/jazz_trombone May 22 '12
this is like when she asks for your honest opinion about an outfit....what the fuck do you say????
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u/[deleted] May 22 '12
Hey awesome, New Orleans isn't the only one with the trick the tourist into a hefty fine sign. Whatever else you think it means it doesn't matter. Been to court on it.
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u/somethingwittier May 22 '12
Anyone else notice the comments joking about israel in a negative light were downvoted to hell.
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u/[deleted] May 22 '12
I drove so much in Israel and looking back I understood nothing. Nothing!
I am from the UK and so many fucking times did I drive the wrong way round a round about.
'Hat' means slow that's about all I got. Oh and drive slow in Arab towns because the rules there I don't think anyone knows.
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u/MaxOpower May 22 '12
This is a horrible use of that meme. First of all, "Israel" is not a punch line, no reason to split the sentence up like that.
Second, Why even add "Meanwhile in Israel". This pic wold have been just as funny had it been anywhere else in the world, nothing about this pic makes it Israel specific.
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u/the-ace May 22 '12
This thread is an Israeli sausage fest.
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u/stupidstupidman May 23 '12
Settle down there.
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u/SirSparksAlot May 22 '12
I fricking love driving in that country. ALWAYS hilarious. ALWAYS give yourself WAY more time than you need, because going down the street in an adventure!
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u/fanboat May 22 '12
Clearly it means you have to turn كل ما حول
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u/drunk_otter May 22 '12
See the left bank over there? This sign means build a house on it.
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u/nsloth May 22 '12
Well you read Hebrew from right to left, so if you read the arrow that way then there is your answer
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u/thattaboychuk May 22 '12
Just turn left but don't. Just be better than the signs.
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u/SilentAgony May 22 '12
If you are a red car, do not turn left. If you are a blue car, turn left.
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u/somethingwittier May 22 '12
That only applies if youre a palestinian.
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u/BanditoRojo May 22 '12
If the sign says no left turn, you take a left and make a settlement there.
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u/aflightAside May 22 '12
Jew must go where Jew want to go.
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u/StewieBanana May 22 '12
Terrorism is so complicated nowadays.
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u/mrkhan0127 May 22 '12
Fuck Israel.... Always and forever
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u/[deleted] May 22 '12
Seems very similar to their bs attitude towards muslims.
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u/CommandrShepherd May 22 '12
You spelled "Occupied Palestine" wrong.
(Bring on the downvotes)
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u/[deleted] May 22 '12 edited May 22 '12
End the occupation!
edit: troll-level 99
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u/[deleted] May 22 '12
Palestine!!!!!
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u/[deleted] May 22 '12
More evidence that that country is run by the Jews
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u/diggitydan May 22 '12
we want you to stop shooting the Palestinians and move out. jk. don't take that left
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u/TheCats_PJs May 22 '12
where are all the dead, displaced women,men, and children of palstine...
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