Hyderabad: KTR likes Maha cops' way of silencing toxic honking

Hyderabad: It is common scene in the city at traffic signals that some motorists sound horns impatiently, even though the red signal is on. The unwanted sound disturbs others apart from increasing the sound pollution levels. To address this issue, Mumbai Police has come up with an idea of installing decibel meters to the traffic signals.

A recent video posted by them on the twitter handle created a buzz in Hyderabad. Responding to the video, minister KTR from his official twitter handle stated "Let's get this done in our Hyderabad too. Need of the hour".

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The video showed how Mumbai police came up with the idea to stop reckless honking at traffic signals. The traffic signals were upgraded with decibel meters which show the decibel count on screen. If the meter rises to 85 decibels due to reckless honking while the signal is still red the countdown will start again and the commuters have to wait for a longer time.

The video was appreciated by the MAUD Minister and received a positive response form the commutes of Hyderabad too. The Mumbai Polices taglines 'Honk more wait more' and 'Feel free to honk if you don't mind waiting' were all over internet.

The idea was praised by many Hyderabadis and gave suggestions to the IT Minister on the Twitter. Sameer says, "Sir, firstly, traffic is becoming worse day by day because of potholes and a very wise man has given an idea to the traffic police to put 'U' turns whenever required. This is a major reason for traffic issues in Hyderabad. Please understand the pain of common people."

Suresh Kochattil writes: "Timers at traffic signals have disappeared. If timers are around, motorists will stop in time and not jump signals. Result: Less chance of raising challans. So, Traffic Police in twin cities simply removed them to raise challans"