Roads are too narrow, which cannot accommodate space to the ever increasing numbers of vehicles. Driving vehicles during day time on such roads is easier and manageable. But night time is different. Latest model cars with halogen bulbs shooting the light upward are on the road, which is blinding. Showing least concern to others coming from opposite direction they drive in full speed. Imagine the plight of the drivers on the wheel on the opposite direction. He will not see anything yet the vehicle continues to roll on. There had been instances of pedestrians being hit in the night by vehicles. Then there are foolish pedestrians who inculcate the bad habit of walking in the middle of the road just near median portion. They walk aimlessly as if they cannot be hurt. What they do not know is if the driver loses control for one reason or the other they will be crushed like frogs and rats on the road. Who can advise all these foolish pedestrians not to walk in the middle of the road? Middle portion of the road is for the fastest driving vehicle. If any pedestrian dies in the middle of the road he or she will not get any kind of compensation from anybody. Because rules had been violated when they walk in the middle of the road. Pedestrians’ space is reserved on the extreme left side of the road. A middle aged woman, who as a habit crosses the road without looking back was hit by a fast moving two wheeler at Uripok some time back. Luckily she did not die. She was wise she learnt a lesson. She is seen these days crossing the road straight after looking left and right. She will not be hit by fast moving vehicle in future. One must learn lesson without committing any kind of mistake. If pedestrians avoid the bad habit of walking in the middle of the road a change will be seen. At par the concerned authority should frame rules for the vehicles to paint black patches on the top portion of the bulb holders. That will make driving in the night safe. The number of vehicles is alarmingly increasing and there are mad drivers among them. Something needs to be done to control road accidents.
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