No initiative to enforce ban on honking
Wednesday, 5 November 2008
THE Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has banned honking in the capital city several times. But the drivers as well as the owners keep on ignoring the ban. No driver pays any attention to the notices or traffic signs that proclaim the ban. Strangely, the traffic police remain indifferent to enforce the ban.
Most of the drivers honk without any reason. They make it clear that they do not want to abide by the rules or follow the traffic discipline. Passengers of public transports often force the drivers to honk. Honking in front of hospitals, schools or residential areas, though prohibited, is not enforced.
There is a need to strictly enforce the ban for the benefit of all. Side by side, a vigorous public awareness campaign is needed for all to give up the uncivilised and harmful practice.
Mushfiqur Rahman
Chamelibagh
Dhaka
Most of the drivers honk without any reason. They make it clear that they do not want to abide by the rules or follow the traffic discipline. Passengers of public transports often force the drivers to honk. Honking in front of hospitals, schools or residential areas, though prohibited, is not enforced.
There is a need to strictly enforce the ban for the benefit of all. Side by side, a vigorous public awareness campaign is needed for all to give up the uncivilised and harmful practice.
Mushfiqur Rahman
Chamelibagh
Dhaka