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When Sweden Changed Traffic Sides
Chaos on the streets! This photograph, taken in 1967, captures the day after Sweden’s dramatic switch from driving on the left side of the road to the right. Dubbed “Dagen H” or “H Day,” September 3, 1967, was the day of the great Swedish switcheroo.
As you can see, the streets were a mix of confusion, with drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists trying to figure out the new road rules. Despite the chaos, the transition was surprisingly smooth, with only a few minor accidents reported and no fatalities.
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