Chennai Traffic-Beware of these law breakers!

The law says that a bike should sport rear view mirror, Saree guard and crash bar. The law also says that you should not have fancy horns. But you can see many drivers flouting these norms. Rather than going into their reasons for the same here is my list of vehicles you should be careful with.

1. Bike with no rear view mirror - they cannot spot you overtaking from the right side.

2. Bikers without helmet - they don't have their first line of defense in case of fall which is possible with a two wheeler which is an unstable vehicle.

3. Biker with fancy horn - he will make you jump out of your seat and difficult to spot.

4. Biker on designer bike - he is on road to make an impression. Be careful that he doesn't make any on you as he zig zags his way through!

5. Vehicles which honk while waiting at the signal - they are either impatient or in a hurry.

6. Vehicle with fancy numbers - though not unlawful it is possible that they may have 'connections'.

7. Water Tanker, Lorry and Buses - of course...

Your contributions are welcome to this list.

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Chennai Traffic-Auto gear - gotto fear

I feel that the vehicle population explosion can be traced to the gear less vehicles. Women, senior citizens seem to be the popular users of these vehicles which don't need technical skills. No clutching, declutching, shifting of gears. It is just switch on, rise and go! The speed with which they are driven can only be tagged as in compared freedom. The power of the vehicles are also on the rise and most of the youngsters(boys or girls) enjoy weaving in and out of the paths of other vehicles resulting in wrecked nerves and vehicles. But can you catch them? Sorry, they have already taken the turn(for worse!).

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