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Times of India editorial: Traffic fines failing to curb speeding
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 14 Nov 2026, 09:16 AM
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The Times of India published an editorial titled “No Need For Speed: Fines Fail To Drive Home Point,” arguing that existing traffic fines are not deterring motorists from speeding.
In a recent editorial, The Times of India highlighted concerns over the effectiveness of traffic fines. The piece, titled “No Need For Speed: Fines Fail To Drive Home Point,” asserts that monetary penalties imposed on speed violators have not succeeded in changing driver behaviour. By questioning the impact of current punitive measures, the editorial calls for a reassessment of how authorities address speeding on Indian roads. It suggests that simply increasing fines may not be sufficient to achieve safer driving habits.