10 GIFs that accurately describe all the stages of Maltese traffic

If there’s one thing we can all agree on as a nation, it’s our thoughts on traffic. Maltese roads and traffic are a big issue on our islands, and something that we constantly complain about. And these gifs perfectly explain any journey on Malta’s roads and our range of emotions that come with it!

1. Please, Mulej

You’re praying to God that it’s going to be a breeze to get to work or Uni. You’ve got all your fingers and toes crossed already.

2. This is not so bad

The sun is shining, the wind is in your hair. This could be a great day! #Positivity

3. Spoke too soon, boo

You’ve come to a halt after getting out of your residential area and into the main arteries of the town. Ixghel dak l-AC ghax qas ziffa m’haw!

4. Ejja… miexjin

The jam is slowly moving but it’s a whole lot of clutch and brake at this point, so you’re not getting your hopes up too high at this point.

5. That one prick

Someone actually attempts to cut in front of you WITHOUT using the indicator, ruining what was left of your good morning mood. What you playing at? A crash is the last thing we all need this morning.

6. You calm down, and there’s something on the horizon…

A god exists! Your usual route seems to be clear. What’s that? Can it be? An actual FREE road with no jams? I must be dreaming, someone pinch me!

7. Ergajna

You’re breezing through the main road, but then you turn a blind corner and boom – traffic again. Time to pull the handbrake and get comfy because there are cars waiting bumper to bumper to get out of this next junction for miles ahead.

8. Xbajt, bro

Nope. This ain’t happening. Thank God for secret back routes that you’ve discovered, so you either wait till the next exit or make an illegal U-turn (oops!) – jekk vera qabzet, that is.

9. Pedal to the metal, baby!

Okay, time is pressing; you’ve got 10 minutes to whizz through these unknown backstreets, crossing about three towns. Floor it, boo! There’s no time to waste!