Electronic traffic light
Its good to read that electronic traffic signal lights are being installed at different points in Dhaka city under the WB project. No doubt it's one step advancement in the long desired development plan of Dhaka city. But let me mention here that without strictly controlling illegal parking on the roadside this modernisation of signals would not bring any benefits to city dwellers. All illegal roadside parking vehicles must get tickets for the offence and their subsequent vehicle insurance must increase proportionately, as only then people would work sensibly.
Believe it or not, if you are in Canada and driving at 3:00 o'clock in the morning in one of the worst winter storms, even then you would be amazed to see how civilised motorists are stopping at red signals and maintaining their speed. People here in Canada would not dare to break laws simply because of higher insurance premium and suspension of license, if there is repetitive violation of law.
People of Bangladesh must respect the law.
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