Mannequins dressed as traffic cop becomes major hit in Bengaluru

Bengaluru traffic police apted an invative idea to control traffic violators by placing life-size mannequins dressed as traffic police at important junctions of city.  mannequins are dressed as police with reflector jackets, white shirts, khaki pants, hats, and black shoes. idea became a hit as people started taking selfies with mannequins and shared on social media, appreciating initiative. Joint Commissioner of Traffic Police, said "Response to this initiative is very positive. People also take selfies with mannequins. It's useful in controlling habitual violators".

police think that mannequins will act as a deterrent to traffic violators at small junctions. location of mannequins will also be changed regularly so that people don't get used to mannequins. This is t first time that traffic police have used unique methods to create awareness among people. Earlier cardboard cut-outs of police were used.

Joint Commissioner of Traffic Police, Bengaluru city, Dr B R Ravikan Gowda, said, "In future, we plan to fit cameras in se mannequins to record violations. Contact-less enforcement can be possible with se."

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Bengaluru City ditional commissioner on using mannequins

City ditional commissioner (traffic) B R Ravikan Gowda told PTI that he came up with idea after observing motorists putting on helmets, drivers fastening ir seat- belts and stopping use of mobile phones after y spot traffic policemen from a distance. Taking a cue from ir behaviour, police 'posted' se mannequins at half a dozen junctions here over last two days, with plans to put 174 of m later if found successful.

"If experiment works, men in khaki would have mannequins with cameras in future to track vehicles and collect valid evidence to nail errant drivers or riders. Initially, motorists will be alert on seeing mannequins, but will regret later that y h been fooled," he said.

(With ANI inputs)