Lay speed-breaker
Frequent road accidents are being reported near the traffic signal at Iyer Bungalow owing to the absence of a speed-breaker close to the New Natham Road, near pillar No. 92.
As vehicles, especially two-wheelers, speed through the stretch, pedestrians attempting to cross from Ezhil Nagar to Vaigai Veethi find it extremely difficult and unsafe.
Installing a speed-breaker and taking other traffic measures would prevent accidents and ensure pedestrian safety.
I urge the authorities concerned to take immediate action to avert further mishaps.
N. Arumuganainar,
Iyer bungalow.
Horn menace
There is a steady rise in noise pollution in the city, largely owing to the indiscriminate use of blaring vehicle horns. Mini buses, in particular, contribute significantly by using dual horns simultaneously, often to intimidate other road users.
Surprise checks by the traffic police to monitor permissible decibel levels are rare. Though rubber air horns have been mandated for buses and lorries, they are seldom used in practice.
The continued use of ear-splitting horns causes severe discomfort to pedestrians and motorists alike.
The traffic police should conduct frequent inspections and impose stringent penalties on violators. Only consistent enforcement and heavy fines can instil a sense of discipline among drivers and help curb this growing nuisance.
Vaithianathan Subramanian,
Narayanapuram.
Crew fatigue
During frequent travel in government buses in the city and mofussil areas, it is evident that bus crew members are often compelled to work overtime due to staff shortage.
Operating buses with fatigued crew, lacking adequate rest, raises serious concerns about passenger safety. The Transport Department must address this issue immediately by finding alternatives to avoid overburdening the workforce and compromising public safety.
B.B.C. Chandrasekar,
Arumbanur Pudur.
