Motorcyclists Driving the Wrong Way Without Fear

In the streets of Port-au-Prince and its surroundings, at the slightest traffic jam, motorcyclists ride against the flow of traffic without concern, under the indifferent gaze of traffic police officers.

Roobens Isma
03 Mar 2026 — Lecture : 4 min.
Motorcyclists Driving the Wrong Way Without Fear

Motocycliste contrôlé par la police

In the streets of Port-au-Prince and its surrounding areas, “moto-taxis” are everywhere. More agile and faster, they have in recent years become the most favored means of transportation for many citizens. Over time, a reputation has formed around this mode of transport: “moto pa kanpe nan blokis” (motorcycles don’t stop in traffic jams). A truth that often hides a sad reality: drivers’ disregard for the Highway Code. For very often, this speed goes hand in hand with dangerous behavior, both for th

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