Traffic signals are made to manage the flow of traffic and avoid accidents at intersections. If we don’t follow the right practices at the signals it could be dangerous and inconvenient. We have listed a few things which we shouldn’t do at signals.
- Don’t jump red signal – You might feel that by jumping a red light you are saving time but you are playing with your as well as others life. It is an offence under section 119/177 MVA and the penalty amount is Rs.100/-.
- Don’t cross the stop line – There is normally a yellow stop line before zebra crossing or red light. Never cross this stop line on red or stop signal. Stopping before stop line gives a clear view of the signals and traffic coming from the other sides. It also provides an easy way to pedestrians to cross the road. If there are no lines, stop before the traffic lights. Crossing stop line on red or stop signal is an offence under section DMVR 113/177 MVA and the penalty is Rs.100/-.
- Don’t keep your engine running – If the stop signal is longer than 20sec, switch of the engine. Do your bit to cut down air and noise pollution and it definitely saves you some fuel.
- Do not honk – Delhi Traffic Police has banned honking at traffic signals in the beginning of the year 2009. It increases the noise pollution. Honking at banned places is an offence under section 119/177 MVA and the penalty is Rs.100/-.
- Don’t stand on the left lane when left turn is free – Generally people block the left lane in for the sake of going ahead. And because of that people who want to go left gets stuck even when left turn is free or left signal is green. It stops the flow of traffic.
- Don’t ride on footpath to get ahead – footpaths are made for pedestrians to walk. We should not ride/drive our vehicles on footpath.
- Don’t accelerate while standing – It reduces engine life and releases more CO2 in the air. It is an offence in many countries.
- Don’t jump flashing red signal – You must stop the vehicle completely and let all other traffic and pedestrians go. Move only when the way is clear.
- Don’t speed-up even signal allows to go – when you are far from the signal, slow down the vehicle even when the signal is green. It can be risky to cross the signals with high speed because of the rush. There are chances that by the time you reach the signal, it may turn to Amber and then Red.
- Don’t park near the signal – No parking should be done on road, except when specifically permitted by a direction on a board. Don’t blame when you are stuck in traffic jam next time, some among us may have parked obstructively on the road. It is an offence under section 122/177 MVA and the penalty amount is Rs.100/-.
- Don’t honk on breakdown vehicles – such as a two-wheeler isn’t starting. Give them time to take the vehicle aside. Unnecessary honking will just put unnecessary stress on the driver and that can take more time than normal.
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Links:
Delhi Traffic Police
Green Vehicle Guide
No Noise
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This seems to be a reminder what each one driving on road already knows but prefers to forget for own convenience. “Convenience” has become the word for everyone.
Agree with you Pragnya. We all know what should we do but we think of our Convenience first.
By following simple rules like this we can give back something to the Nation.
We surely give back something to our nation as well as we give ourself a safe road. If the traffic will go smooth and the %age of accidents get reduce. I have seen people who do not follow the rules in early hours (0400am-0600am) as well as late at night (1200pm-0300am) they just cross the roads as they do not see much of traffic during these hours and cross the signals while driving in a high speed and at times cause to death.
We all appreciate that in other countries, there is no such Red lights, roads are smooth and when a pedestrain crossing the road the they do not have to wait for the traffic to stop, pedestrian has privilege to cross the road first and than the car will move. If we all follow the basics while driver, i think we do not have to compare with other. Lets give a start. I am following the rules
Right Jyoti but following traffic rules at night specially stopping anywhere is a question because of the antisocial elements and situation of law & order in our country.
My point isn’t exactly about proper behaviour at traffic signals but since we have such a large public transport system and an even larger public that uses it…perhaps it’s time that the population start treating this system with some regard.
For starters, if you are prone to motion sickness, or feeling pukey before or after leaving the house, try carrying a paper bag or plastic bag into which you can puke. If not for yourself, than for others. It isn’t the most pleasant thing on the planet to have projectile vomit suddenly fly into your face or splash onto your head from out of a bus window either while you’re on the move or waiting for traffic lights to change. Nor is it pleasing to see puke splattered all over the side of a bus.
That’s yuk , even thinking of the situation is making me puke.
I could also lead to accident.
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