Perhaps the question asked should be "How accurate is the
speedometer in our vehicles ?".
Many times the speedometer is either 10 to 20 kmh faster or slower
then what the Traffic Cop (on his bike) or the Speed Camera will
indicate.
The other question we should asked is how relevant are some of the
strategies and equipment used in the management of traffic on our
express ways.
The stationary Speed Trap Cameras that are located along most
express ways are the cause of the traffic jam along the express
ways, and defeat the purpose of having these express ways.
How often does one see a speeding car suddenly slamming his brakes
to slow down for about 150 meters before and after the Speed Trap
Camera, only to speed off again after the "danger zone" to the
speeding car ?
Express ways are the arteries of a city, and traffic should be kept
moving at a safe speed as determined by the traffic flow.
The sooner the driver gets to his destination, the thinner the
traffic flow will be. The purpose of the express ways is to get the
traveller quickly to his destination in the safest possible
way.
The arbitrary speed of 60 kmh applied for all roads, UNLESS
otherwise indicated, is ridiculous - as it will require cars to be
constantly changing gear or keeping the gear at either the 2nd or
3rd shift position.
Traffic Cops in their BMW or VOLVO Highway Patrol Cars or BMW Motor
Bikes, should ensure that the heavier and slower commercial
vehicles keep to the Left most lanes, and keeping the two lanes on
the right for light and faster vehicles.
Any vehicle that stays in the lead position - in front of a string
of cars - for more then TWO Kilometers, should be given a ticket
for "Road Hogging".
With good policing of road users on the Express Ways, we should be
able to improve the driving habits of the impatient and frustrated
drivers, as well as maintaining a good safe speed for the driving
pleasure of everyone.
