Traffic Signal Laws
Traffic signal and overtaking laws and regulations in Egypt
Traffic Signal Violations
Running red light
Fine
500 EGP
Points
6
High Risk
One of the most dangerous traffic violations
Not stopping at stop sign
Fine
200 EGP
Points
3
Medium Risk
Must come to complete stop at sign
Illegal overtaking
Fine
400 EGP
Points
5
High Risk
Overtaking in prohibited areas
Traffic Signal Rules
Red Light
Complete Stop
Complete stop behind stop line
Passing is considered serious violation
Yellow Light
Prepare to Stop
Prepare to stop if safe to do so
Passing allowed if stopping is unsafe
Green Light
Proceed
Proceed with caution
Must ensure road is clear
Overtaking Rules
Allowed Areas
- Multi-lane roads
- When visibility is clear
- Outside residential areas
Prohibited Areas
- Intersections and curves
- Near schools
- Where solid line exists
- In foggy conditions