Naples Italy Traffic - Left turn yield (or not!) intersection

Traffic in Naples Italy is absolutely crazy insane. If there are any rules, they sure don't seem to be enforced. This is video from a "left turn yield" intersection -- which really works out to be much more of a "left turn go" intersection. They don't yield in Naples, they just go!

[@Deborahca420]

I lived in Naples for 5 years - the secret is to not make eye contact or look at the other driver - by doing so, you acknowledge that you see them, which means THEY have the right of way. It's very strange - but, I'm back in CA now and miss driving in Naples. It is a dance - once you learn it, you never want to return to your old ways!

[@PhilippeLarcher]

you can go to hanoi to spice it up :p

[@Pizza-Solutions]

I loved driving in Naples. It just works too. Basically whoever gets there first has right of way.

[@georgitsaklev9596]

Traffic is terrible, fucking nightmare

[@83konichiwa]

We lived there for 4 years. I told people. Don't show any fear, eyes straight ahead and don't you dare pause...just go.

[@angelovalavanis2314]

Same thing in Thessaloniki, Greece my hometown. You never look at the other driver. 😄

[@RMB42]

I'm from the US and have driven all over Italy including Rome and Naples, and I'm going back again this summer. It's true the farther south in Italy you go the wilder the traffic seems to get, but you just have to get into the spirit of it and drive like the natives. If you have an opening, GO. No one is going to just let you in. Also, whomever's front bumper is ahead is the one who has the right of way, so TAKE IT. Don't be shy. Keep pushing forward. It all seems a bit crazy at first but once you get into the spirit of it, it's actually fun. I still remember what one American tour book said about driving in Rome back in the '90s - "Traffic is Rome is like rocks in an avalanche".

[@astrofrk]

I was in Napoli in 89 and I loved the city, its food, culture and people. However, I never complained about drivers in the US again. I used to think DC's drivers were bad but it's nothing like Naples, nothing scarier than walking across the street.

[@YellowProductions]

Absolutely agree! :)

[@brummamber]

+John Sparks YES! We just got back after spending a few days there. People gave us the "wow-your brave" eyes when they learned dared to rent a care and drive ourselves. We were like...whatevs, we live in Paris (from California) and drive in the organized chaos, we can handle anything....or not.....holy balls on fire. Thankfully, my husband loves challenges and had a fucking blast, while my daughter and I just hung on for dear life.

[@astrofrk]

LOL! You are not joking! Never tell a cabbie in Napoli to get you somewhere as fast as possible because he will. You will find your faith! I now understand why the Italians are so religious.

[@masterbrain6561]

@@astrofrk hahahaha

[@janedoe-cr8ib]

The Russians drive the same way just at double speed. The Italians however, know and use the brake pedal which makes it all work.

[@frederickfithroy7716]

Russians didn't drive the same way. I live in Russia and I rarely see anyone failing to yield cars while making left turn. Also we yield to pedestrians, expecially recent times. But we like to drive fast, that't true.

[@britiw]

Russians do not drive like this. Russia is all about head on collisions in oncoming lane

[@AvineshKamath]

Just flew into Naples today from Germany for a short holiday. The first 5 minutes diriving were very scary! But then I just got into the flow and drove exactly like everyone else (plus I am from India) and it was just perfect and really a lot of fun! Lol

[@simoneapolis081]

Napoli è una città che nn fa sentire straniero il turista, accoglie tutti .

[@YellowProductions]

There are a few traffic signals in Naples, but many of the intersections are traffic circles. This particular intersection does have a signal, but the concept of the "right turn arrow" is used very rarely in Naples. It's mostly just the bravest car goes first :)

[@nazariodasilva]

I live in the North of Italy and I've never seen anything like that. I'm shocked.

[@inferno_purpureo1314]

Amico mio, stiamo parlando di napoli in fondo

[@nazariodasilva]

+neldot ahahah you are an idiot! Try to live here and then we can speak. Our life is a lot of fun, simply we respect rules! Happy new year man

[@guitarentries8180]

Yes sure, they are racists while your statements are not... that's genial.

[@fenriz218]

Well, they have a saying on the European side of Italy: "Africa begins south of Roma..."

[@Grom76300]

I'm traveling accross the country. North west Italy drives fast. I didn't go to the North est yet, but anything starting from between Roma and Napoli to the rest of the south is pure chaos (Sicilia included).

[@herbayum76]

Just back from one week driving through Naples in a rentalcar. Quite a challenge the first day. The secret is stay moving and everybody reacts to you. Any hesitation and you're stuck. Take public transport, its cheap and the subway is ok

[@YellowProductions]

Great tip!

[@Juanmallard]

It isn't Naples, couse all guys wear helmets!!!

[@frankbackintown1968]

Naples is unique, surely not boring.

[@YellowProductions]

@TheMeglioinItalia You're right it does. I was actually amazed I didn't see any accidents in the week I was there. I think it works because everybody is expecting somebody to suddenly jump out in front of them. Controlled chaos at it's best :)

[@AlmostJesus]

I am about to go to Italy for 1 month and I am going to force myself to drive through Naples and Rome just for the experience and to say I have done it. But damn does this ever look messed up.

[@ChristianJiang]

Hmm I live in Como (Northern Italy) and there’s only one example of such an intersection in the central part of the city. The thing is, Italians prefer roundabouts, and not many of them are used to intersections like these where you need to know yielding rules. (It’s not like in the US, where everyone has to know them!) I drive through that intersection every day, and there’s almost always someone who doesn’t give way at all. So yeah, to all those who say that Northern Italians know how to do it: that’s just not true. Although it’s not as chaotic as shown in this video.

[@sashahoh2843]

After a few peronis and maybe wine I navigated Naples quite well.

[@esploratore1delmondo229]

Purtroppo non si può dire che è solo a Napoli ragazzi, vogliamo parlare della Sicilia? Della Calabria, della Puglia? Di Roma? Della costa del tigullio in Liguria? Dove nelle strette strade sui monti del mare i motorini si intersecano ovunque tra le macchine incastrate oppure, nelle strette strade liguri tipo, tutti i motorini vanno contro mano, e addirittura, nelle alte vie certi soggetti non utilizzano nemmeno il casco?

[@Manzaa2001]

This video almost 11 years ago . Nowadays , I'm not sure if it's still the same or not??

[@FORZAVIGORSENIGALLIA]

yes its still the same

[@NeftaliVargas1509]

Jaja, i lived in Naples for 3 years and this is the most shocking experience i had to go adapt to.

[@Bidmartinlo]

That would never work in Norway, because we have roundabouts... roundabouts EVERYWHERE (and people drive like slow grandmas)! D: Although the roundabouts in Sandnes are beginning to look nice. :D

[@raffaeleirlanda6966]

There are roundabouts also in Naples but usually not in the historic centre in order to keep ancient look of the streets.

[@shaungordon9737]

Absolutely insane wow

[@CrimxSun]

1:10 Crazy how pple can get used to everything. Guy making a phone call, not stress a bit, while crossing this chaotic mess.😂😂

[@OwNeR12334]

this is where i was from and i love being italian

[@rubeniorio9456]

...and they say Italian people don't know how to drive a car...🤣🤣🤣

[@hdug86989]

This is only in Naples! the rest of Italy is not like that

[@sandmancat294]

That’s why I alway had cold Heinekens in my car for squeeze alley Naval Base.

[@cheerbearlovable]

questo è l^Italia ? o e india ????

[@lorenzosantarelli1244]

Napoli

[@shaikfaridhussain113]

It looks exactly like india

[@ciaronsmith4995]

No India is a failed state and the dirtiest. Big difference. Naples is more like Baltics and Near East, not South Asians.

[@SS-18_SATAN]

Just tuktuks are missing :D

[@jameshowardwilliamson5043]

Oh horrible traffic

[@calipachanguero]

Well there are rules don't get into a car accident.

[@YellowProductions]

Hah. Good point :)

[@dee8817]

Are there any traffic signals?

[@lorenzofornasier185]

AHAHAHAH No.

[@YellowProductions]

I started to "get with the program" of just cutting other drivers off after a few days -- but it never did feel too safe :)

[@Ncola1997]

THIS IS ITALY

[@tietziano65]

vedere Napoli e morire....;)

[@wickedprotos1937]

Isn't that guy jaywalking!!!!

[@LM-oh3vw]

Well, there are normal laws. In all Southern Italy they are not enforced. In Northern Italy this used to be the same, however there the cities have a bit more money to spend, and they thought this: "People ignore trafic laws, we have money. We put speed cameras and trafic light cameras everywhere, we make profit!" Since that people started to be more careful in the North because they don't want to get fined.

[@maurizio5242]

Ti informo che statistiche alla mano Roma Milano Genova sono le città con maggiore casi di sinistri stradali, e Roma e Milano quelle coi maggior numero di morti e feriti. Da ciò si deduce che a Napoli i guidatori sono più prudenti o capaci rispetto a quelli delle altre città

[@manilo20000]

Napoli forever E gli spaghetti

[@erminiaseverino7974]

yet, it works

[@jameshowardwilliamson5043]

The city must need a traffic regulations such as in Switzerland 🇨🇭 Land of Rules

[@YellowProductions]

+Matthew Vincent Stevenson Yes! ;)

[@raffaeleirlanda6966]

...And the same boring life of Switzerland...

[@visionist7]

I guarantee that Switzerland, for all its prosperity, has a higher suicide rate than southern Italy

[@Manzaa2001]

@@visionist7 Also Scandinavian countries Including Finland Suicide rate is Higher than Southern Europe .

[@abhishektarun09]

Ahh only India is not chaotic!

[@marksieraad2843]

Because only dumb people crash, I guess most accidents happen because people forget what to do in a situation because they want to repect the rules. So they stop looking at what´s going on around them.

[@GiaTorrisi]

I always argue that Sicilian drivers are WORSE than Napoli drivers. Anywho, I will take NY and Hollywood traffic combined any day of the week after being in Italy.

[@paneas8879]

India of Europe

[@GorgorothBergen-ns7il]

Actually Naples is NOT part of Italy; Let's figure it this way. Really messy, chaotic, Smelly and dirty, With a hint of Anarchy and picturesque characters too🇳🇴🙋‍♂️🐺

[@dude861]

Driving in italy (or basically any southern country like spain, greece, turkey,....) is a damn nightmare. So unorganized, so stupid. People over there got no time. Yet they are not very productive at all....

[@YellowProductions]

Nightmare is a good description!

[@romamegalopolis469]

Dude: you must not be very familiar with the fact that Italy has been among the top world economies since the 1950s. Please go back to third grade and start studying from the beginning.

[@arcangelomongillo4748]

Terzo mondo.

[@arya_shm]

It already is