CHENNAI: The law mandates punishment for repeat traffic offenders, but government data shows this is not being done in Chennai. Police book violators, but transport department red tapism allows them to go scot-free.
The city, where 150-200 road crashes are reported every month, has the dubious distinction of being the country’s road accident capital. The Supreme Court committee on road safety has repeatedly told Tamil Nadu not to go soft on traffic violations and Greater Chennai traffic Police (GCTP) claimed to have booked more cases against those committing serious traffic offences like driving while drunk, using mobile phones, signal jumping, over-speeding and not wearing safety gear (helmet/seat belt).
