India, Feb. 19 -- Urgent need for traffic reform

Sir,

I am writing to express my concerns about the current traffic enforcement practices by the Mysuru City Police, which are causing unnecessary congestion and frustration for road users, particularly at the toll gates on the Mysuru-Bengaluru National Highway.

On Feb. 9, 2025 (Sunday), while returning from Mysuru to Bengaluru, I encountered a troubling situation where a Traffic Police Officer stopped multiple vehicles, including mine, to check for pending dues one by one.

Despite following proper road etiquette, such as using indicators while changing lanes near the surveillance cameras, I was flagged for an alleged lane violation based on unclear AI-generated evidence.

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