After Vietnam adopts 'snitch' law for traffic violations, internet wonders if it could be the solution to India's traffic chaos
Vietnam has recently introduced a policy offering up to $200 for citizens reporting traffic violations with evidence. The move has sparked debates online, with many questioning if such a system could work in India, given concerns over safety, enforcement, and cultural attitudes.
Recent reports reveal that starting January 1, Vietnam is offering citizens up to $200 as a reward for anonymously reporting traffic violations with evidence. This development has sparked widespread debate on social media, with many questioning whether a similar policy could work effectively in India.
What is the Vietnam 'snitch' law?
As of this month, Vietnamese citizens and organisations can earn rewards of up to 5 million VND (approximately $200) by providing evidence of road safety violations.
According to the Vietnamese government, the initiative aims to make streets safer and reduce traffic-related risks.
Revenue generated from fines issued based on these reports, along with 30% of the proceeds from auctioned license plates, will be reinvested in measures to enhance road safety further.
This policy was introduced in response to ongoing challenges faced by law enforcement, including widespread incidents of speeding, running red lights, driving against traffic, and even reversing on highways.
Vietnamnet Global reports that such reckless behaviours are contributing to a growing sense of chaos on the country's roads, necessitating bold steps like this program to curb violations and improve overall traffic management.
Do Indians want it too?
A Reddit thread sparked a discussion on whether India should adopt Vietnam's policy of rewarding citizens for reporting traffic violations.
Do we need this in India?
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Concerns about safety were prominent, with one warning, "It gets implemented in India, and next day we hear news about youth getting beaten to death because he tried to click a picture of [a] Thar jumping a signal."
Similarly, another hared, "They tried this in Goa and had to stop it because the snitches kept getting beaten up."
Others suggested practical solutions with one saying, "Get the beggars on signals to do this and pay them 10%. Solve two problems with one idea," and another suggesting, "There needs to be anonymous reporting. Can't have people being targeted for this."
Meanwhile, another rightly said, "More than road-rule implementation, we need a mindset change."
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