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A recent incident involving a driver who decided to take a shortcut by driving on the sidewalk in Tashkent and got stuck on a staircase has sparked heated discussions on social media. The driver, who became the “hero” of social networks, was soon found by traffic police officers. As it turned out, not only did he grossly violate traffic rules, but he was also driving without a license. Following his apprehension, an administrative protocol was drawn up, and the car was impounded.
Law enforcement authorities have not yet specified the exact amount of the fine, but according to the law, the driver will likely face a relatively small penalty. However, the bigger question for society is how to deal with such offenders.
Interestingly, the driver explained his actions by saying he was “in a hurry.” According to him, the reason for driving on the sidewalk and attempting to climb the staircase was due to a lack of time.
“I was in a rush because I urgently needed to take care of some matters. The path was short, so I decided to take a detour. I didn’t think it was a sidewalk because there were two other cars parked there. I never imagined something like this could happen as I did it without thinking,” the driver stated.
This case is yet another example of how some drivers believe that laws don’t apply to them, and sidewalks are just extra lanes for bypassing traffic jams. However, such actions pose a real danger to pedestrians, and as long as fines and administrative measures remain too lenient, these incidents will unfortunately continue to increase.
If the driver, who drove on the sidewalk and attempted to drive up the stairs, receives only minimal punishment, it will set a dangerous precedent. Drivers will keep breaking the rules, unafraid of serious consequences. We need to consider stricter measures, such as revoking driving licenses if the driver has one, and increasing fines for similar violations.
How to deal with such drivers:
Promoting driving culture. In the long run, attention must be paid to fostering a culture of responsible driving, starting with driving schools. Drivers need to understand that roads are public spaces, and ignoring the rules can have tragic consequences.
Stricter penalties. One of the first steps should be to increase fines for serious traffic violations. Situations where drivers use sidewalks should not only result in fines but also the revocation of driving privileges for a long period.
Strengthening control. It’s important to raise the level of control on roads and in areas with high pedestrian traffic. Using surveillance cameras and automatically issuing fines can help discipline drivers.
Public awareness. As this case shows, social media is becoming an important tool for accountability. The more people bring attention to such incidents, the higher the chance that violators will face stricter consequences.
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