Bengaluru Police terms rash driving as a way to die; video viral

Last Update: March 03, 2023, 18:35 IST

Young man doing stunts on the road. (Credits: Twitter/@BlrCityPolice)

This video posted by the Bengaluru Police shows a youth performing a stunt on his scooter.

Reckless DrivingBengaluru City Police came up with a creative and attention-grabbing tweet to educate people about the risks of reckless behavior on the road. In the tweet, he shared a video of a man performing dangerous stunts on a scooter. The city’s police made no pretense in pointing out that the action was just one of many examples of “stupid ways to die”. His post is certainly a refreshing departure from the usual dry public service announcements.

In the video it can be seen that a young man is kneeling on the seat of the scooter and is performing a wheelie. In other words, he is seen balancing on the rear wheel of the vehicle. However, the dangerous stunts do not end there. Youngsters also recklessly swerve two-wheelers as other vehicles pass by cautiously.

The Supers on the video read “Dumb Ways to Die” as the song of the same name plays in the background. The tune comes from an Australian public campaign to promote railway safety.

In the tweet, the Bengaluru Police Department briefly highlighted that such stunters would either die, or be arrested if alive. “If you survive, you know we’ll be waiting for you,” the post reads.

The tweet has been viewed more than 166,000 times since being posted on Thursday.

People in the comments section pointed out how widespread this issue is. “Sir, this is common near Yelachenahalli metro station. It happens as per their wish.

Angered by the young man’s behaviour, users demanded strict action not only against him but also against his parents. At the very least, they thought that the person’s license should at least be suspended.

Another praised the police’s approach towards creating awareness. “The state police is constructively engaging people. Very positive development in India,” he said.

The “Dumb Way to Die” video is a perfect example of how law enforcement agencies can use humor and creativity to communicate important messages in an engaging way. This approach helps make a lasting impact and encourages citizens to take ownership of their safety. Roads.

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