Following traffic rules in India is usually the anomaly, not the norm in our country. Breaking the traffic signal to driving on the wrong side, there isn’t much that we don’t do on the regular. So to ‘drive’ home the point that safety comes first, this Pune policewoman came up with a brilliant experiment to remind commuters that breaking traffic rules isn’t kosher.
Tejaswi Satpute, DCP, Traffic Police conducted an experiment of sorts by asking two bikers, to ride a distance of 10 kms. She asked one of them to follow all traffic norms, while the other was asked to ride as he pleases. Time difference between the two riders, you ask? Only four minutes.
Taking to the Twitter, Tejaswi asked commuters: “Is it worth risking your life for four minutes?”
Dear all
Did a small experiment 2day. Sent 2 bikers on 2 same company bikes frm katraj to s.nagar(10km), one was told to do whatever and reach at the earliest n other was asked to religiously follow traffic rules. Travel time diff ws 4mins.
IS IT WORTH RISKING LIFE FOR 4 MINS??? pic.twitter.com/SwYa8EDZpi— Tejaswi Satpute (@TejaswiSatpute) September 4, 2018
The experiments left several shocked on Twitter. Check out some of the reactions here:
Agree to agree
Wow!!! This is something innovative. Appreciate the efforts. Hope every city riders & drivers should get this point clear. If you have life you can spend time.
— NI3 (@NI3INDIAN) September 5, 2018
True
Good stuff. Better way to make people understand.!! Lovely experiment. I am liking the way this team is taking up things. All the best
— Vidyadhar Purandare (@vidyadharP1) September 5, 2018
Wonderful experiment… Much needed awareness … Superb
— Elamvazhuthi (@agelamvazhuthi) September 5, 2018
Sounds about right
Good experiment.
But people have lost all respect for red lights,zebra crossing and pedestrians.
While educating people,Traffic Police have got to be strict an show zero tolerance.
Selfish driving is seen and not defensive driving.— H R Viswanath (@viswa16468) September 5, 2018
Dear all
Did a small experiment 2day. Sent 2 bikers on 2 same company bikes frm katraj to s.nagar(10km), one was told to do whatever and reach at the earliest n other was asked to religiously follow traffic rules. Travel time diff ws 4mins.
IS IT WORTH RISKING LIFE FOR 4 MINS??? pic.twitter.com/SwYa8EDZpi— Tejaswi Satpute (@TejaswiSatpute) September 4, 2018
Indeed
Wonderful experiment – salute you Satputeji
— Ramyavaran (@Ramyavaran) September 5, 2018
Excellent way of teaching public.
— Strategic Securities (@strattsec) September 5, 2018
great initiative – keep it up
— Pushkar Sane (@pushkarsane) September 5, 2018
Surely its not. Instead of breaking traffic rules & putting someone’s life in danger, its better to start early drive comfortably reach timely. Appreciate your efforts & innovative approach.
— Bhushan (@BhushanRanade7) September 5, 2018
