Following traffic rules on Indian roads often becomes a matter of convenience rather than strict compliance. It is common to spot bikes squeezing through the tiniest gaps, cars inching forward continuously
even when the signal is red and someone driving on the wrong side of the road, apparently for a ‘short cut’, just to evade traffic and save time. Not to forget how often helmets are purposefully forgotten and seatbelts are ignored. It is a fine contrast that Indians witness when they visit more developed and well-organised countries.
A couple of days ago, an Indian woman living in Dubai brought the striking difference in sharp focus. She posted a video on Instagram showcasing how a single car in the UAE city obeyed the traffic rule, despite there being no visible traffic on the street.
Lone Car In Dubai Follows Traffic Signal
The clip opened to the car waiting patiently at the red signal at 4 in the morning. The road was almost empty, with hardly any cars in sight. Despite the empty stretch, the driver remained stationary until the signal turned green. This simple act highlighted Dubai’s reputation for discipline and adherence to traffic norms due to the strict enforcement of laws, regardless of the hour.
The text layout read, “This is why Dubai feels different even at 4 am. Rules are rules.” Reinforcing the same sentiment, the caption said, “Dubai it is different – even at 4 AM, rules are rules.”
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Internet Reacts To Dubai’s Respect For Traffic Rules
“Time does not matter, fine matters. One month’s salary can go in seconds,” commented a user, referring to hefty fines imposed on offenders in Dubai due to traffic violations.
“Time does not matter. Cameras will not sleep,” pointed out another.
“2/3 min patience or 50000 AED fine, 23 black points and 30 days vehicle impound,” noted an individual.
“I witnessed the same road discipline in Kobe, Japan, in the year 1981,” shared one person.
“It is not about cameras or someone seeing or even no traffic, just follow the rules and I do that every single time, even in India, hope everyone does that,” read a remark.
