A computerized system with a proper database will ensure that offenders can be easily tracked, once their vehicle registration is matched to their home address. This takes the pressure off the police to chase down offenders immediately. Cameras can be used to capture the license plate numbers of people who jump red lights, violate rules or drive rashly. People with more than two serious violations should have their licenses suspended and be asked to re-take their driving test.
In fact, I wonder if everyone should be asked to re-take their driving test before they're issued the new smart card license. Of course, I'm sure the test needs some overhauling as well. :)
While all this sounds good in theory, there's a little nagging voice of despair in the back of my head that wonders if people will start to misuse the system. Will the cops get trigger happy with their cameras and book even innocent people in order to collect fines? Will people refuse to pay fines that are sent to their houses? Will people's attitudes once again get in the way of progress? What do you think? Please leave your comments or email me at childofchennai@gmail.com
Theory to practice will always have a few kinks that would need fixing. But if they keep at it, something good might come off it. Everyone needs to start somewhere....even a people that for decades have thrived on the kind of chaos that only Chennai can muster. I like that chaos. It's what gives character to the city. But if something as simple as being aware of your neighbour's space and needs can be acheived out of it....nothing like it.
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