Action against noise and air pollution by vehicles needs to be consistent and the fines need to bite hard enough to be both a lesson and a deterrent for the future.

While air pollution is the focus now, what with deteriorating quality, vehicles play a significant part given that Mumbai is primarily a commuting city. Vehicle owners must get the mandatory checks done. We can consider an awareness drive about Pollution Under Control checks. We see hoardings and signs about speeding dangers, and driving under the influence, inviting strict action. We should see awareness about vehicles and pollution, too.

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Noise pollution is also a no-no. Those who remove these silencers, imbuing their machines with machismo as they roar through the streets, are indulging in illegal actions. Crushing these silencers with a bulldozer was symbolically strong. It shows a no-nonsense approach against this immaturity. Noise pollution has significant adverse effects on mental health.