Older Egyptians lamenting the decline in public standards often illustrate their arguments by pointing to the country’s disorderly roads. There is no lane discipline, cars are often without lights at night and it is not unusual for a driver to take a short cut by going in the wrong direction down a one-way street.

In a country where at least 6,000 people die in crashes every year because of irresponsible driving habits and the poor condition of roads, there is consensus on the need for a more disciplined system.