as per my opnion, people learn good things in life through exposure to good things, educated people, and/or an environment of law and order. sadly, the only things our people have access/exposure to are bollywood movies and porn. (Edited here) HOW do you expect them to learn about other things/laws/ways of life?
these things actually, ARE NOT IMPORTANT FOR THEM. they're too busy entertaining themselves with what they are exposed to. as along as WE dont realise these these issues ARE IMPORTANT and DO SOMETHING abt it, NO ONE is going to realise that these things ARE IMPORTANT. and by 'these things', I am referring to EVERY unorderly thing which happens there, not just the traffic.
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It is the responsibity of parents as well. They should instil a civic sense in their kids. I am the sort of person who stops at every red light and follow the law whatever the time or the place is. I never throw any stuff on the roads. I wear seat belts. I got this from my parents.
My wife used to be amused at times, at other annoyed. But now she is as adamant as me to follow the rules. Now our kids point out when we forget to wear the seat-belts.
My friends still joke about it and force me to break the traffic laws, but I don't. Start with yourself and you will develop the community.
I completely hate the traffic in Lahore. The sad truth is that Lahoris feel proud about it and will try to justify the mess they cause themselves.
Pakistan is not the only country on earth with bad traffic laws or impatient drivers, many South European countries are similar. The difference is one that reflects the society as a whole..you hear much the same stories, but as a story i hear goes a In India a general rule the small cars stay away from the bigger ones and give them way, whereas in Pakistan even that sense is missing :D
On a side point it has gotten worse, a byproduct of pakistans improved economic situation post 9/11 has been a major increase in the number of cars on the road.