SuperRare

The morning of the switch, all non-essential traffic was banned from the roads from 01:00 to 06:00. At precisely 04:50, vehicles on the roads had to come to a complete stop, switch to the right side, and then proceed at 05:0023. This image captures the surreal and somewhat chaotic scene as drivers navigated the new traffic rules for the first time2.

It’s fascinating to think about how such a significant change was implemented overnight. What do you find most intriguing about this historical event?