On indian roads, traffic rules are treated as optional by many, but it becomes truly dangerous when those who carry the aura of authority themselves flout the law. A two-wheeler spotted with no helmet, a rider busy on the phone, and a hand-written number plate is a violation on every count. But what makes it worse is the bold imprint of “POLICE” on the back of the bike — a statement that reeks of arrogance and impunity.
The ordinary citizen faces fines and penalties for even minor infractions, yet such blatant violations often pass unchecked when associated with power or influence. This double standard erodes faith in the system and turns law enforcement into a joke. When lawbreakers claim the shield of law itself, public trust doesn’t just weaken — it collapses.
India cannot afford a system where accountability stops at the doorstep of those in uniform or those connected to it. Road safety is not a privilege; it is a necessity. Every violation risks lives, and every unchecked act of arrogance encourages more chaos. The rider of that bike may think they are untouchable, but the bigger truth is clear: a law mocked from within is a law already broken.
The ordinary citizen faces fines and penalties for even minor infractions, yet such blatant violations often pass unchecked when associated with power or influence. This double standard erodes faith in the system and turns law enforcement into a joke. When lawbreakers claim the shield of law itself, public trust doesn’t just weaken — it collapses.
India cannot afford a system where accountability stops at the doorstep of those in uniform or those connected to it. Road safety is not a privilege; it is a necessity. Every violation risks lives, and every unchecked act of arrogance encourages more chaos. The rider of that bike may think they are untouchable, but the bigger truth is clear: a law mocked from within is a law already broken.
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