The Traffic Singularity Law

Source status: Attributed to Ringo

Two opposing vehicles on any given street will inevitably cross paths at the exact point of maximum inconvenience.

- Ringo

Category: Murphy's Cars Laws

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The point of intersection will invariably feature a bottleneck, a cyclist, or a vehicle attempting a left-hand turn.

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If all three elements are present, a pedestrian will also appear.

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