Abhijith N Kolpe
Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru
Mangaluru, Apr 6: The city is known as an educational hub as students from across the country come here for their studies and to build their future.
As Dakshina Kannada district shares its border with the neighbouring state of Kerala, several students from the state, in majority numbers, pursue their studies in institutions here and also work in many sectors which includes banks, railway stations, and hospitals.
The netizens are not happy the way students of Kerala origin are violating rules, especially the traffic ones. Students using Kerala (KL)-registered two wheelers are roaming free violating traffic rules. They are ruthless and are reportedly do not fear the police personnel. Many dare to violate traffic rules right under the nose of the police officers.
During the peak time, the students are constantly seen violating traffic rules at places like Kankanady, Kulur, Jyothi, Morgansgate, Ballalbagh and Pandeshwar. One can see all types of violation like triple-riding with no helmet, no number plates, rash driving and many more.
Police need to keep an eye on KL-registered vehicles
Police personnel need to keep an eye on KL-registered vehicles and take action against them.
They have to take control over such violations and instill awareness among students.
Students need to be serious, responsible
The students need to be very serious in following traffic rules when it comes to wearing helmet. Many wear helmet to avoid fines than for their own safety.
Every student has to take responsibility towards their safety as well as strictly follow the traffic rules.
Recently, a 20-year-old student lost his life at Bejai after his head banged into a tree. The victim would have probably saved his life if he would worn a helmet.
Known star Aravind Bolar met with an accident recently and luckily escaped with minor injuries. Thanks to his helmet.
Several questions are being raised by people in Mangaluru as to why rules are not applicable for KL-registered vehicles as the violations are easily visible. Many even ask if Karnataka police are restricted from checking vehicles from outside the state.
Surprisingly, many students are seen riding their two-wheelers without helmets right in front of Police station at Pandeshwar.
There is an urgent need to conduct a thorough check against traffic violations in prime locations of Mangaluru. In addition, the police departments can associate with educational institutions to create awareness on traffic rules.
DCP crime and traffic Dinesh Kumar said, “We have observed KL-registered vehicles violating traffic rules. Whenever we spot violations, we impose fine or file cases. We will look into conducting a drive regarding the issue and also create awareness in the coming days.”