PROBLEMS ON

THE ROAD

You may find it very comfortable to have your own car nowadays. However, have you ever thought about the fact that due to lack of controls and drivers’ awareness of traffic rules, having a car is becoming a nightmare? Due to these driving conditions , more and more people are becoming victims of accidents, delays, traffic jams and violations of rights.

To start with, people do not abide by traffic regulations in Buenos Aires. They may know the rules, but they do not comply with them. This attitude is reflected in the constant increase in the  death and accident rate. Not only are the drivers who jump traffic lights to blame but also the pedestrians who do not wait for the right time to cross the street. On top of this, this inappropriate behavior is seldom punished.

To make matters worse, not only are our lives in jeopardy but our rights are also threatened. Although all drivers know where it is allowed to park and when, they turn a blind eye to this. They ignore the parking signs and what is even worse, they do not pay attention to wheelchair ramps. Why do we have to tolerate this careless behavior. Why is it that disabled people have to suffer from this? Regulations are made to be obeyed but we also need traffic wardens to help people become aware of them.

Furthermore, not only are people’s lives put in danger during the day but also at night due to the effects of alcohol and drugs. It is said that the most tragic accidents take place late at night, when drivers aged 17-30 drive back home. Some years ago, new laws were passed to control drunk-driving. At the beginning, wardens were very strict on them but as time went by the laws became laxer. It is generally agreed that if drivers do not drive under the expected conditions, they should be penalized for risking their lives as well as their friends’ and relatives’.

All in all, I believe that if you decide to drive a car in Buenos Aires, you should bear in mind all the dreadful situations you will probably face. As was stated before, the problems on the road affect not only drivers but also pedestrians. Having more traffic wardens would help to raise awareness as regards traffic regulations and respecting one another’s’ lives. 



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