Rampant violation of rules by drivers on one-way roads leave Puducherry residents upset

‘Police must map the city’s arterial roads for better traffic management’

The one-way traffic system implemented by the traffic police to ease congestion on several narrow roads in the city, has gone for a toss with drivers breaking rules with impunity.

With the density of vehicles in the city has been witnessing a steady increase over the years, the limited road infrastructure is unable to handle the traffic. Residents complain that traffic violations have become more rampant by the day. Most of the cases pertain to breaking one-way rules, signal jumping and haphazard parking at several places.

One-way rule exists only on paper at Ambalathadayar Madam Street, Rangapillai Street, Kokku Park junction and Vellala Street. It is a common sight to see people driving on the wrong lane on Ambalathadyar Madam Street, residents said. The arterial Jawaharlal Nehru Street, housing several commercial establishments, is the latest addition to the list. Although there is no time restriction mentioned in the rule, drivers think they can enter the wrong lane after 10 p.m.