For those who consider Irish roads to be dangerous, spare a thought for the population of Iran.
There, one person is killed every 28 minutes in traffic accidents on Tehran's chaotic streets, according to the municipality.
The majority of accidents were caused by the poor condition of vehicles, the city said, estimating that some 200,000 dangerous cars, trucks and motorcycles are sold every year in the country.
Another cause is the haphazard driving of many Iranians, who famously seem to regard the rules of the road as mere suggestions.
When crossing the street in the capital, one is taking one's life in one's hands.
Police admit that Iranian roads are among the world's most dangerous, with an estimated 200,000 accidents every year leaving some 20,000 people dead and 85,000 others injured.
- AFP