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Indore police make traffic violators operate Lavkush Chowk to raise safety awareness
✍️ Amar Ujala · Indore
🗓 22 Aug 2026, 06:36 AM
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Indore traffic police at Lavkush Chowk turned rule‑breaking drivers into temporary traffic controllers as a novel awareness drive.
Indore traffic police launched an unconventional awareness campaign at Lavkush Chowk on Wednesday. Drivers caught without helmets or violating other traffic norms were instructed to manage the flow of vehicles at the busy intersection for a short period. The move aimed to give offenders a first‑hand experience of the challenges faced by traffic personnel and to deter future violations.
Police officials said the exercise was designed to create a direct, practical lesson for motorists who often ignore safety rules. By placing violators in the role of traffic controllers, authorities hoped to foster empathy and reinforce the importance of compliance.
The initiative received mixed reactions from the public, with some commuters appreciating the creative approach while others expressed concern over temporary disruptions. The police have indicated that similar campaigns may be replicated at other high‑traffic locations if deemed effective.
Police officials said the exercise was designed to create a direct, practical lesson for motorists who often ignore safety rules. By placing violators in the role of traffic controllers, authorities hoped to foster empathy and reinforce the importance of compliance.
The initiative received mixed reactions from the public, with some commuters appreciating the creative approach while others expressed concern over temporary disruptions. The police have indicated that similar campaigns may be replicated at other high‑traffic locations if deemed effective.