In quite a number of accidents on the stretch, two-wheelers have lost their balance, with the drivers or those riding pillion falling from the vehicle and getting crushed by the four-wheelers which are driven at high speeds on the flyover. There are three sharp turns on the flyover, particularly the one near Mandvi Telephone Exchange.

The ban on two-wheelers was imposed on April 2010, after data revealed that of 254 mishaps that had occurred on the stretch between 2002 and 2010, 183 involved two-wheelers. Traffic cops claim that while they diligently carry out drives, it is for the motorists to understand their own need to drive safely. This is a fair argument. However, cops should also realise that at times, even their own men in khaki flout these rules.

mid-day presented photographic evidence of the same in its edition yesterday, where a biker cop was seen driving off with impunity, even after traffic cops on the flyover had flagged him down for driving there illegally. Cops should lead by example, and in the event that they fail to do so, they should be penalised like any other. There is an urgent need increase the fines levied on those who break traffic rules, so that they feel the pinch.