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Drivers with guanxi defy stricter rules
October 12, 2012, Friday
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TOUGHER traffic regulations raise the penalties for drivers running red lights.
Revised traffic rules now state that drivers who are caught running red lights will have six points deducted, raised by three points and occupying half of their 12-point limit.
The new regulation has received considerable online support, since it is expected to decrease accidents and casualties and alarm drivers enough so they follow the rules of the road.
But every coin has two sides. For those drivers who have special affiliation with government officials, the new rule makes no difference because they are immune from punishment.
Most ordinary people don't run red lights on purpose. Instead, unclear road signs, broken traffic lights and deficient traffic facilities may trap them. In these cases, drivers don't deserve strict punishment.
The three point deduction is a sufficiently powerful motivator for most drivers. The big problem is the group of "sweeping privilege vehicles" that represent most of the red-light runners. They also pose a social problem.
We can only build a better traffic order by straightening out law enforcement and maintaining an objective view.
Revised traffic rules now state that drivers who are caught running red lights will have six points deducted, raised by three points and occupying half of their 12-point limit.
The new regulation has received considerable online support, since it is expected to decrease accidents and casualties and alarm drivers enough so they follow the rules of the road.
But every coin has two sides. For those drivers who have special affiliation with government officials, the new rule makes no difference because they are immune from punishment.
Most ordinary people don't run red lights on purpose. Instead, unclear road signs, broken traffic lights and deficient traffic facilities may trap them. In these cases, drivers don't deserve strict punishment.
The three point deduction is a sufficiently powerful motivator for most drivers. The big problem is the group of "sweeping privilege vehicles" that represent most of the red-light runners. They also pose a social problem.
We can only build a better traffic order by straightening out law enforcement and maintaining an objective view.
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