1. Road Traffic Hazard No. 3

2. Explosive Growth of vehicles
in India
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3. In 1950 : There were only 3.5 lakhs motorized vehicles in India
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4. Today [March 2011] : There are 14.6 crores [14,69,25,740]
vehicles On Indian roads
i.e. 420 TIMES than that of 1950
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5. While roads have increased only 2.8 times during
last 60 years [from 11,88,728 km to 33.4 lakh km]
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6. In 1950 vehicle ownership was 0.1%
Now 12% population has motorized vehicles in India
i.e. ownership has increased 120 times
In 1950
In 2011
90% vehicles belongs to personal category
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7. Every year 1 crore vehicles are coming on Indian Roads . . . .
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8. In next 4-5 years total sale is expected to double
With such a ‘short doubling time' of vehicles, after a
decade
coming on to roads is going to be a terrible
experience or nightmare!
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9. Cars being sold like pizza or burgers - -
Give me two
CAR SHWROOM
Cars being sold like pizza or burgers - -

10. The attitude of the government appears to be that of a circus manager who keeps selling tickets ,knowing very well that there is no space inside, urging the public to ‘go and enjoy the show’
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11. Like - - -
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12. flood to take the shape of a Tsunami
There is already a flood of vehicles on Indian roads . .
. . . the government is probably waiting for this
flood to take the shape of a Tsunami
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13. Yes, an increased number of vehicles may be
called a sign of prosperity or better growth of our
country and it is also a basic right of all citizens to
purchase a vehicle for their need.
Provided
This personal prosperity is not affecting safety of other road users and our environment!!
But unfortunately this is not so
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14. “Safety and a clean environment on the road” is a fundamental right of all citizens and an essential condition for safe and secure living and a sustainable development of society.
In recent times, especially during the last two decades, it is being observed that weaker sections of commuters, like non motorized vehicle owners and pedestrians are losing their right to clean and safe roads. An explosive growth of vehicles is one of the major causes.
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15. Honorable R K Laxman warned about
this several years ago

16. We will send out one more such eye opener and after that we will start an active discussion on ‘How to overcome or minimize these traffic related hazards’.
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17. If you find merit in this message, please forward it to your contacts.
People who are concerned about traffic congestion, pollution,
road rage, etc and want to avoid road accidents in their & their
beloved one’s life, should visit:
Tsunami on Roads: Wake up India!

18. Jai Hind