I want to draw the attention of the authorities towards illegal, double and triple parking on Karachi's streets
KARACHI: I want to draw the attention of the authorities concerned towards illegal, double and triple parking on the streets of Karachi. There are no proper parking areas in local bazaars so drivers park their vehicles in front of shops, oblivious to the problems they cause to passing cars. Huge traffic jams occur at various times of the day and night because of parked vehicles blocking roads and leaving little to no room for other cars to go through. There are numerous places where the relevant authorities, especially the traffic police, do not take action against drivers.
Secondly, people abuse one another for unlawful parking, resulting in big fights. It is the responsibility of every citizen to park in an appropriate place. Be it the malls, parks, restaurants or any other public place, there should be a separate parking area for vehicles. And, if people still park illegally, they should be fined or punished according to traffic laws.
Nusra Obaid
Published in The Express Tribune, February 22nd, 2016.
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