[HKap]

Originally Posted by tilt

Well, it depends on the motive of the authorities (cops/govt. etc). If the motive were to be an effective deterrent in the genuine interest of safety, the mere visible presence of cops will and does deter people from flouting rules.

Speeding on the QEW and 400s is a different story. However, I do not see people jumping red lights even at mid-night if there is no cop around. That's what I'm talking about. I would only advocate cops being visible at junctions where traffic is usually chaotic due to people blocking intersections (unintentionally) for eg. Other than that, people should be responsible enough to know that jumping a red light or breaking general traffic rules is unsafe. If they get caught and have to pay a fine, so be it. I'm all for the cops being hidden and not in plain sight. The intention is to make sure that people follow rules even when there isn't a cop in sight.

This behaviour/mentality of not following rules when big brother isn't looking over the shoulder is what plagues India. There's corruption when the ACB/CBI isn't watching. There's filth thrown around when no one's watching. How many watchdogs are we going to position and in how many places? It's time we grow up and become more responsible. If we do, it will show in everything we as a society do, including electing leaders etc. /end rant

[PGA]

Trying to revive this thread to seek opinion about the status our roads post introduction of new MV Act. Do we see any change in our behaviour on the roads. Personally for me I see no change, my state has only now implemented the new penalties, the response from the public is tepid. Why has all the din died out without making much impact on the roads, or is it still too early to take the call about its efficacy.