In India, stepping out on the road feels less like a commute and more like a fundraising event for the government. Miss a helmet? Pay up. Forget a seatbelt? Pay up. Meanwhile, potholes big enough to swallow cars get VIP treatment: zero accountability. Let’s break down this fine-tuned hypocrisy.
1. No Helmet? 💀 Fine!
Your skull is at risk, so yes — safety is important. But the government’s only role here? Collect the money. Because prevention, awareness, or better roads never make it to the rulebook.
2. No Seatbelt? 🚗 Fine!
The cop will spot you in seconds, slap a challan, and beam with pride. But ask the same cop about the crater-sized pothole on the highway? Suddenly, everyone’s blind.
3. Tinted Glass? 🚓 Fine!
Tinted glass is apparently a threat to national security. Fair. But how about that road where garbage piles are taller than dividers? Not a security risk? Or maybe the stink is part of Swachh Bharat 2.0.
4. Potholes = Free for All 🕳️
Motorcyclists die, cars break down, and ambulances get stuck. Still, no contractor, no municipal body, no government department ever pays a “fine.” Accountability, unlike helmets, isn’t mandatory.
5. Waterlogging = Free Swimming Pool 🌊
Come monsoon, every road is a free wave pool. But hey, don’t complain — apparently, this is “rainwater harvesting.” Fine for citizens, but for the government? zero penalties.
6. Garbage Everywhere = Civic Blindness 🗑️
Miss throwing trash in the dustbin? Fine. But entire neighborhoods buried in waste? No fine. After all, stinking piles make for great photo-ops before election campaigns.
👉 Bottom Line:
The public keeps paying fines for individual mistakes, while the government escapes scot-free for systemic failures. Roads are broken, drains are clogged, garbage is unchecked — but don’t you dare forget your helmet. Because fines aren’t about safety, they’re about revenue. Votes will be bought later with the same money.
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