In 1967, 2 million Swedes started driving on the other side of the road
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News Summary
- On September 3, 1967, a lone Swedish taxi driver stopped his car on the street in the light of early dawn.
- After 10 minutes, he continued driving on the right, along with every other driver in Sweden who had made this switch at the same time.
- This was Högertrafikomläggningen, also known as “Dagen H,” the largest traffic logistics event that Sweden had ever seen.
- With its memorabilia campaigns and smooth execution, Dagen H has since provided an example for other countries to follow.
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