We, the petitioners, call on the Government of India to remove all obsolete traffic features that are ignored in practice. Specifically, we demand a nationwide ban on: turn indicators and outside rear-view mirrors (ORVMs) on vehicles; low-beam headlights; all road markings (solid or broken white and yellow lines) and zebra crossings; and designated bus stops, auto-rickshaw stops, and taxi stands. These measures may seem radical, but they reflect the reality on our roads.  Rather than pretending that motorists and pedestrians will suddenly follow ignored rules, it is more practical to align laws with how people actually drive and walk.

Proposed Changes

• Ban vehicle indicators and rear-view mirrors: Nearly all drivers seldom use turn signals or check side mirrors when changing lanes or turning. Indicators and ORVMs have become ornamental extras. Removing them would simplify vehicle design and reduce costs, since cars and bikes would no longer need these parts. This is aligned with the de facto driving habits, where signalling is virtually nonexistent.
  
  
• Ban low-beam headlights: Most drivers habitually use high beams on Indian roads, blinding oncoming traffic, because low beams are rarely turned on. If low-beam lights are banned, vehicle lighting systems can be simplified (reducing manufacturing costs) and drivers can rely on high beams only. The reality is that headlamp etiquette is already ignored, so eliminating low beams simply accepts current practice.
  
  
• Ban lane markings and zebra crossings: Painted lane lines (white or yellow, solid or broken) and Zebra Crossings are almost nationally disregarded. Drivers drift between lanes as they please, and pedestrians cross wherever convenient. The idea of strict lane discipline or marked crosswalks exists only on paper. Removing road markings and zebra stripes recognises that they serve as street art rather than functional guides. Without these markings, traffic flow will simply follow the natural driving patterns Indians already use.
  
  
• Ban designated bus, auto, and taxi stops: Official stops for buses and auto-rickshaws occupy valuable road space but are routinely ignored. In practice, drivers pull over anywhere to drop or pick up passengers, often in the middle of the road. These random stops cause traffic jams and accidents, but operators ignore the rules. Eliminating fixed stops accepts this reality and frees up space for smoother traffic.

Reasons for the Proposal

• Widespread noncompliance: Decades of traffic rules and road markings have not changed driver behaviour. A significant majority of drivers never signal, adhere to lanes, or stop at marked lines. Pedestrians also ignore crosswalks and dash across traffic without waiting. Waiting for decades of education or enforcement to fix these habits is unrealistic. Rather than enforcing rules that no one follows, it’s more honest to remove them.
  
  
• Reduce unnecessary costs: Indicators, mirrors, low-beam lights, painted lines, and constructed stops all cost money to build and maintain. For example, road authorities spend large sums repainting lane lines and crosswalks every year. Car manufacturers pass on the cost of extra parts (indicators, ORVMs, wiring) to consumers. By banning these underused features, vehicle prices would drop and taxpayers would save huge sums currently spent on signage and road paint. This financial benefit can be clearly communicated to the public, winning popular support.
  
  
• Align policy with reality: Since lanes are not respected, the concept of a “lane” is effectively moot. Likewise, if buses and autos choose their own stopping points, formal stands are pointless. Our proposal simply legalises what is already happening informally. This pragmatic approach means laws and infrastructure will match real traffic flow, rather than forcing everyone to pretend they follow unused rules.
  
  
• Improve traffic flow (ironically): Removing painted lines and fixed stops could actually reduce confusion. Without false expectations, drivers won’t hesitate at irrelevant zebra crossings or lane edges. Traffic may flow more smoothly when everyone knows that markings are advisory only. Vehicles would use the entire road width as needed, possibly reducing bottlenecks caused by strict lane usage that no one follows anyway.
  
  
• Public support and simplicity: Once implemented, these changes would be seen as common sense and cost-saving. Instead of blaming citizens for ignoring signals, the government would be acknowledging reality. People are likely to praise reduced vehicle costs and the end of pointless traffic signs. The petition notes that all these banned elements are currently “going down the drain” of public funds. Redirecting money from useless enforcement to real road improvements (like repairing potholes or adding safety barriers) would show the public that the government listened to how they actually use the roads.

Conclusion and Call to Action

Traffic regulations should serve the people, not frustrate them with ignored requirements. We call on the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways and all relevant authorities to enact legislation immediately to remove indicators and rear-view mirrors, low-beam lights, road markings, zebra crossings, and designated bus/auto/taxi stands from India’s roads. This is a genuine public policy proposal grounded in observed behaviour and common sense.

By signing this petition, you support a practical reform that cuts wasteful spending and aligns the law with real-world road use. Stand with us to demand these changes and make India’s road policy honest and efficient.