Solving traffic jams<\/p>\n
Everyday we complain and wonder why the government and experts
\nhave not yet found a way to reduce traffic jams in Jakarta.<\/p>\n
Why don't we -- the readers of The Jakarta Post -- all offer
\nsuggestions?<\/p>\n
Here are some ideas:<\/p>\n
1. Drivers who commit a major offense, such as driving the
\nwrong way down a one-way street or driving in the emergency lane
\nof a highway, should have their driver's licenses taken away for
\na month and forced to take a test on traffic laws before being
\nallowed to have their licenses back (not many will pass it). For
\nthe second major offense committed, motorists should have their
\nlicenses taken away for six months which would, in all
\nprobability, reduce the number of drivers on the road by at least
\na third.<\/p>\n
2. Cars, buses and motorbikes emitting black polluting gases
\nshould not be allowed on the road until they fix their vehicles.
\nThat would further reduce the number of vehicles by another
\nthird, at least.<\/p>\n
I am of course aware that besides disciplining drivers and
\nvehicle owners, enforcing the traffic law will be difficult to do
\nif drivers find a way out by bargaining with policemen, but I
\nleave it to others to offer suggestions to remedy the problem.<\/p>\n
OLIVIA REKSODIPOETRO<\/p>\n
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