April 13, 2007

Fear of the Police

The Delhi police are finally out in force this week. They've recently increased fines for traffic violations and they have taken the streets to enforce them now. My friends have claimed that people are actually stopping well because pedestrian crossings out of fear. And people now think twice about running a red light since the fine has increased from 100 rupees ($2.32) to 600 rupees ($13.95).

I think it's great that people are finally forced to obey the traffic laws. What a concept. And if it takes a little money and a little fear to do it, so be it.

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