Wrong-side driving persists on Chennai roads, putting pedestrians and motorists at risk

Despite police action, the practice persists on busy roads and junctions, including stretches where traffic police personnel are stationedA growing number of motorists in Chennai appear to be treating wrong-side driving as a convenient shortcut, disregarding traffic rules and putting other road users at risk.From school zones in Velachery to the congested stretches of Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Pondy Bazaar and Anna Salai, two-wheelers routinely take the wrong route to avoid detours or beat traffic, causing bottlenecks and increasing the risk of accidents.