Graphic Reflections

This graphic tries to portray minuscule fines that traffic rule violators pay on Indian roads. Fines of Rs.200-500 (USD 5-12) for minor offences do not pinch people at all and degrade the status of traffic rules. If Indians can afford and drive the same kind of vehicles as people in the west, pay almost the same or more for fuel, why can’t they be fined as much? Traffic fines in India need to go up dramatically. Eg: Rs.1,000 for crossing the stop line at red lights, Rs.3,000 for jumping red lights, Rs.10,000 for driving on wrong side of the road and so on and so forth. Fines should really pinch people and make them think again before violating traffic rules.