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A video of a police officer responding to a disruptive driver with loud, harsh horns has gone viral on social media.
Many suggested Police take steps against LED headlights. (Photo Credits: X)
The loud horns from trucks and buses on city roads create a lot of commotion and become quite difficult for passersby to bear. While not much has been done so far to stop drivers from honking too much, a recent act by traffic police officers gave them a taste of their own medicine. A video of a Police officer responding to a disruptive driver with loud, harsh horns has gone viral on social media. Many online users praised them for teaching such drivers a lesson.
The video shows police officials teaching cars with overly loud horns to listen to honking at full power, making them aware of the disruption they cause for others on the road. The man was a school bus driver. Online users reacted, describing the strategy as a much-needed lesson for drivers who routinely use harsh horns, especially when not needed.
One individual suggested, “Do the same for unbearable LED high beam headlight users! Punish them to stare at their headlight for hours!!!” While another commented, “What a way to teach a lesson! This is what is needed here very much else the public does not fall in line. Good job by this Police officer which needs to be replicated all across.”
A person stated, “Honking is the major problem on Indian roads. It affects Physical and mental health, especially in old age people, children and in patients. It must be controlled strictly.”
Many were quite happy with the move, “Perfect, these guys give me pain while on road.”
One individual defended the drivers, stating, “Sometimes honking is necessary to prevent accidents involving pedestrians. Bengaluru’s roads are narrow and congested, with most lacking footpaths, so honking can help save lives.” Another remarked, “A police officer can be considered good if they enforce the law equally for everyone, including vehicle owners, without bias or favouritism. Fairness and consistency in applying the law are essential qualities of a good officer.”