BHPian itwasntme recently shared this with other enthusiasts.
Torrential downpour in the Cantonment area today afternoon followed by an enormous jam at the railway underpass. Usual reason being the numerous deeply civic-minded 2-wheelers (& their owners) parked there to avoid the rain.
My simple mantra - if you ride a 2-wheeler, be prepared with adequate rain gear (or similar), else stay at home or take public transport. What really riled me up today was seeing the many ambulances wailing away with no effect. Again, there are zillions of hospitals and clinics in that general area + train travellers rushing to catch their trains.
Making the general population suffer so that one can stay dry is a criminal thing to do.
Also noted that Jayamahal Road leading to Mekhri Circle was a complete waterlogged mess due to the rainwater pouring out of Palace Grounds, coupled with the unfinished pipeline and roadworks on one side. I shudder to think of what is awaiting us when the real rains hit.
Here's what BHPian mayukh42 had to say about the matter:
I don't think it actually helps to avoid getting wet. A low-intensity wind which often accommodates rain completely invalidates the "cover" for at least the ones parked near the edge of underpasses. It makes them as dry as a pillion holding umbrella over the rider (yes that is a sight on BLR roads too).
I have seen this practice on NICE Road also. Considering the already poor visibility of that road, it is also dangerous and stupid to just leave one's life at the mercy of that truck.
We need cameras at these places, and insurance premiums should get affected / DL should get cancelled with a repeat offence, only then perhaps they will learn.
Here's what BHPian fordday had to say about the matter:
This is criminal.
I can understand the guys trying to save themselves from getting wet. But why do they have to do the same for the vehicle? Police should take action if traffic is blocked because of this.
Here's what BHPian jaaz had to say about the matter:
Yes, Police do take action by shooing them away. But they come only after they get any complaints or are passing by. It's a habit in India to protect self at the cost of others.
Another example is Cars (even 2-wheelers) taking a U-turn before a roundabout. It hardly takes a minute or less to go around the roundabout, but some drivers block the road on both sides and take a U-turn and sometimes burning more fuel. Waste of time for other drivers, as well as Fuel.
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