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VOICE YOUR VIEWS - ROAD ETIQUETTE: DO WE FOLLOW IT?
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Stringent action needed
The Government and Chennai city traffic police are taking active steps to curtail traffic violations to improve safety on the roads. But, unfortunately, there is little cooperation from or compliance on the part of the public and motorists. Every one seems to be indifferent to others and appears to have scant respect for the rules. Recently, there was a news item that the railway authorities in Tiruchi have made film clips on dangerous movement at level crossings (manned and unmanned) and how people are exposed to danger while crossing the tracks. The authorities also have sought permission from the Government to screen the clips on local TV channels. It would be good if the State Government and the police sponsored filming of the chaotic traffic and violations and telecast the same on TV. The behaviour of people on the road is pathetic. Most are indifferent and arrogant, particularly the educated. Most of the time police are helpless spectators. I feel stringent punishments such as impounding of vehicles, cancelling or suspending of licences, imposing heavy fines and making the violators serve the injured in the hospitals are the only ways out.
Rotarian R. Narasimhan
Advisor (Public Relations)
Dismal state
Among vehicle users, 75 per cent do not follow road etiquette. Many two-wheelers keep inching ahead of the stop line at the red signal. Autos, especially the share autos, stop at bus stops and are a hindrance to people boarding the buses. As a result, buses stop in the middle of the road or away from bus stops. Pedestrians often walk on the road as bikers and cyclists ride on the pavements or the pavements are not in usable conditions.
Dr. P. P. Ramaswami
Former Dean(PGS) TNAU,
Whose fault is it?
Provision of flyovers to avoid traffic congestion, construction of subways for pedestrians’ safety, widening of roads for smooth flow of traffic, patrolling by officials to clear erratic parking of vehicles and other nuisances have not reduced accidents. The solution to this growing menace lies on both parties. The drivers should take a vow not to jeopardise the safety of human lives. The traffic authorities should strictly implement the code of conduct on roads and punish erring persons.
Dr. P.M. Usha Rani
Assistant Professor of English BSA Crescent Engineering College
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