Pune, Mumbai, Maharashtra – A viral video shared on Instagram by user Sirish Chandran has ignited debates on social media regarding the newly installed cameras along the ghat section of the Mumbai-Pune Expressway. The footage showcases the cameras strategically placed in the hilly regions notorious for traffic congestion, prompting speculation and curiosity among commuters.
The Instagram post, accumulating approximately 27,000 likes and numerous comments, has given rise to various theories about the intended purpose of these cameras. Some netizens suspect that beyond mere speed enforcement, the cameras might be aimed at instilling much-needed lane discipline, particularly in the ghat sections where traffic woes often lead to chaotic situations.
Sirish Chandran, in the Instagram caption, stressed the urgent need for reinforcing lane discipline, citing the worsening traffic situation that has made nighttime driving increasingly stressful and hazardous. This sentiment resonated among users, many expressing distress over the escalating challenges faced while navigating the expressway, with some admitting to avoiding nighttime travels due to perilous conditions.
Among the comments, users shared personal encounters with the new cameras, recounting instances of receiving speeding fines in the ghat area. This sparked debates about the legitimacy and consistency of speed limit enforcement. Concerns were also raised about fluctuating speed limits, leading to suspicions of using these changes as a means to extract fines from unsuspecting drivers.
In addition to speed enforcement, users advocated for the cameras to monitor heavy vehicles occupying multiple lanes illegally, impeding traffic flow and posing safety hazards.
