Disturbing behavior by a driver in Bangalore

quicksilver · 21st February 2006, 21:06

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Originally Posted by SLK

Ok!... so what can anyone do? .. Well the fire guy simply SLAMMED the Alto kind-of hard. And guess what? The Alto moved a couple of feet because of the impact… but the guy did not respond again!

I feel the law should be changed (pardon me if I am wrong and it already allows that) to allow Fire brigades and Ambulances to force their way through traffic when it becomes impossible to clear, like in this fellows case. We would rather have one man injured than having a whole block on fire. But then comes the responsibility of the Fire Truck driver who should be able to judge if the person ahead is doing something purposefully....

In the US, a fire truck can easily (and most of the times it does) push your car away if you dont give way, but there is always a big debate about whether these trucks should be given that right/power.

nitinbhag · 28th February 2006, 16:43

The law does allow fire trucks and ambulances to push obstinate people out of their way.. I just wish the drivers of these emergency vehicles use their immunity more.. I have had more than one occasion to stop and yell at people who did not move over for the sirens..

Karthik, when one is driving, it is our job to look out for other vehicles around us.. Too loud music which can drown other horns/sirens is also a traffic offence..

paharino1 · 28th February 2006, 18:44

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Originally Posted by SLK

Ps: This guy deserved worse!
Also I think maybe he was a “lunatic” as described in Law!

Man....Ripley's Believe it or not...

Was the person doped...or deaf...or maybe wanted to claim insurance anyways..

Sideways · 28th February 2006, 19:40

In the US, a fire truck can easily (and most of the times it does) push your car away if you dont give way, but there is always a big debate about whether these trucks should be given that right/power.[/quote]

I really don't know about other states, but the local buses here push their way thru, and the cops really can't do jack about it. I see no reason why ambulances or fire trucks can't do the same. And mind you they have reason to.

mb_jg · 2nd March 2006, 00:13

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Originally Posted by karthik247

Okey its wrong to watch a movie in a car, but we all play music and sometimes u don't even hear people around u honking. I'm not sayin its the right thing to do or justifying him...

There are possibilities that he could have been held up in traffic or sumtin, not everyone are so heartless

I am from Pune & have lived in Hyderabad for 4 years, trust me when I say this, the people in Hyd are totally oblivious towards any kind of rules & regulations. I have felt my blood pressure rise everyday on the way to work, you have to experience the audacity of people breaking rules & the sick traffic sense they have.
(I used to get honked at for sticking to one lane !!!!!!!!!!

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modthomas · 27th May 2010, 14:35

Not too clear on one thing. How was the guy watching a movie while driving??? On his mobile ?

djay99 · 28th May 2010, 11:06

@modthomas,
You have replied to a post which is 4 years old. You cam PM to get your doubt cleared.

28th February 2006, 16:43	#17
nitinbhag BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Singapore Posts: 262 Thanked: 2 Times	The law does allow fire trucks and ambulances to push obstinate people out of their way.. I just wish the drivers of these emergency vehicles use their immunity more.. I have had more than one occasion to stop and yell at people who did not move over for the sirens.. Karthik, when one is driving, it is our job to look out for other vehicles around us.. Too loud music which can drown other horns/sirens is also a traffic offence..
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28th February 2006, 19:40	#19
Sideways BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Madras - India Posts: 641 Thanked: 31 Times View My Garage	In the US, a fire truck can easily (and most of the times it does) push your car away if you dont give way, but there is always a big debate about whether these trucks should be given that right/power.[/quote] I really don't know about other states, but the local buses here push their way thru, and the cops really can't do jack about it. I see no reason why ambulances or fire trucks can't do the same. And mind you they have reason to.
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27th May 2010, 14:35	#21
modthomas BHPian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tel Aviv Posts: 61 Thanked: Once	Not too clear on one thing. How was the guy watching a movie while driving??? On his mobile ?
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28th May 2010, 11:06	#22
djay99 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ireland Posts: 1,475 Thanked: 544 Times View My Garage	@modthomas, You have replied to a post which is 4 years old. You cam PM to get your doubt cleared.
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