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| ![]() I know for sure that in Noida there was a traffic baba, a person who used to try something similar. He'd station himself at various crossings and try to install some traffic sense in people (simple things like not jumping signals or wearing helmets etc). it was very effective. Dont know if he is still there. EDIT: found a link about him http://www.newzstreet.com/noida/news.php?news_id=25930 also once the court gave unique punishment to repeat offenders in Delhi. They were made to stand at busy crossings and help traffic police regulate traffic. Dont know either if it is still followed. Bangalore can try something similar. Last edited by joslicx : 13th July 2012 at 23:41. |
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The point is what if the traffic violation fine were Rs 5000 instead of Rs 500 ? ( Or proportional to the category of vehicle considering the wide social disparity among road users - an idea discussed elsewhere in this forum ). Would this not be an effective deterrent ? | |
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| ![]() Increasing the fines will hardly solve the situation in our cities. The key is enforcement of these rules. If one has to pay Rs.5000 in place of Rs. 500 to a traffic cop, in all likelihood he's gonna pay 500 and getaway without a receipt. The best way i see this working atleast to an extent, is to ensure fines are paid online. The SI should issue a note of the violation and the fine to be paid, the owner should later pay the same online, and if he fails to do so in a reasonable amount of time, appropriate action should be taken. I notice a lot more cops with BB's these days, so checking if fines are due shouldn't be an issue. |
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| ![]() I agree with the above statement. I would also like to see more patrolling by the traffic cops. They are understaffed no doubt, let them install cameras and latest traffic management gizmos at traffic junctions and let a central control team manage the traffic depending on density. Take for example a strech between Kundalalhalli junction and Graphite India. The road its a 4 lane road with 2 lanes in one direction. But on the whole strech you will find private buses parked opp to the hypercity busstop; taxis & buses parked near a service apartment before Cosmos mall; vehicles of all sizes parked at regular intervals between Cosmos mall and all the way upto the Kundalalhalli village. All this makes this strech a one lane road. I would like the traffic cops to be given a fuel efficient two wheeler where they go around on an hourly basis collecting fines from these offenders. The whole notion of cops visible only near signals would change and this would certainly be a deterent to all who park on this strech. Mobilise the traffic police and you will certainly see a difference. |
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How can this work, in a country where Internet penetration is estimated at 12%, and e-Commerce (ie, online transactions) is much lower (2-3%)? | ||
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As for those without internet connectivity in the city, they can always pay at Bangalore one centers. | |
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In any case, the scheme you proposed wouldn't work unless (a) the RTO records are computerized nationwide, (b) they are accurately tracked and updated (does your car's RTO record move with you when you move apartments?) and (c) the states evolve a method of checking vehicles against each others' records. For example, several of the water supply tractors that serve my area (Marathahalli) sport AP-03 or AP-04 number plates (if they sport one at all). How does the SI determine who the owner of the vehicle is, and where to send the fine notification? | |
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| ![]() I was just going to bring this up as I was reading through the conversation. Bangalore One would be the best option. They should insure that cash transaction should be zilch between the cop and the violator. Just give him a slip and move on. No question of arguing or anything. And the fines should be EXORBITANT. And I mean, seriously huge. No more of this 100 bucks thing. Violations like driving the wrong side on a one-way, no seat-belt, parking on busy roads should be 1000 bucks. Rash driving and DUI should be a court-slip and nothing else. |
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Only problem i see is, the 'i've got contacts' kinda people getting away from this. | |
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| ![]() shashank If that was implemented, why would cop give you a ticket? he would just make a deal with you - no ticket for 500! The rules are already there. theres no need for anymore. what is needed is for people who drive vehicles to be educated about the rules. that would be a start, for starters. More than half of people driving on our roads do not know the rules even educated folks. Large fines are never a deterrent in corrupt regimes. they are all the more reasons for more public harassment. |
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