Road safety is a growing concern in recent years, and various solutions have been proposed to solve this issue. While some people argue that only stricter punishments can improve road safety, I believe that a combination of measures is required to tackle this issue.
Proponents of harsher punishments argue that many drivers in our country do not follow the traffic rules. For example, drivers use their phones or ignore traffic signs while driving, and this causes many accidents. Also, bikers do not wear their helmets and drive recklessly. Furthermore, drivers have a tendency to bribe the traffic police to reduce their punishment. If there are harsher punishments, drivers will be afraid to break the rules or to offer money to the traffic police.
However, harsher penalties alone are insufficient, because a penalty only works if offenders are actually caught. Installing AI cameras at busy junctions would record every violation automatically, which would also remove the opportunity for drivers to bribe traffic officers. In Bangladesh, for instance, many fines are never issued because offences happen when no officer is watching. Equally important is the licensing system: if the authorities ensure that licences are granted only after a proper test, fewer inexperienced or reckless drivers will reach the roads in the first place.
In conclusion, while imposing harsher punishments may contribute to improved road safety, this should be implemented as part of a broader strategy that includes infrastructure improvements and anti-corruption measures. Only through a comprehensive approach can road safety be meaningfully improved.