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Originally Posted by Adoby
I remember the switch. September 3, 1967. Very dramatic.
Just before the switch, most traffic was banned so traffic signs could be changed. But busses, taxis and some other traffic was allowed. At 04:50 all traffic was ordered to stop at the left side. And then ordered to slowly move over to the right side, and stop. All coordinated on the national radio. The minister of communications, Olof Palme, held a speach on the radio to signify the event. At 05:00 they could start driving again. On the right side.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f0tw6BYbaqI
The "interesting" bit is at 4:30 - 5:30 |
Yes, I remember reading about it. Quite a big thing to do when you think about it.