www.kolkatatrafficpolice.com http://www.kolkatatrafficpolice.com Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000 en hourly 1 Ways to Keep the Traffic Police Off Your Back http://www.kolkatatrafficpolice.com/2012/01/16/ways-to-keep-the-traffic-police-off-your-back/ http://www.kolkatatrafficpolice.com/2012/01/16/ways-to-keep-the-traffic-police-off-your-back/#comments Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.kolkatatrafficpolice.com/?p=11 Residents here in Kolkata consider themselves part of a sort of home security familyeveryone participates in keeping the place safe. The traffic police are a big part of this equation and there are a few ways to stay off their radar which you most certainly want to do. Here are some helpful tips
Don’t Speed: This seems simple enough but seriously, drive slower! They’re looking for cars driving recklessly or simply breaking the law – there’s not a lot of other crime here so they’ve got to keep themselves busy with something.
Don’t Hang Out Where They Hang Out: Kolkata cops love to frequent the places you’d expect: coffee shops, donut bars and all the best meat and three lunch hangouts. To avoid a run in with a traffic officer steer clear of these types of businesses.
Don’t Associate With Rif Raff: If you’re keeping back company, namely that with a record, the traffic police are going to know who you are. If you don’t want to be specifically followed when you’re driving be sure to keep your nose as clean as possible.

]]> http://www.kolkatatrafficpolice.com/2012/01/16/ways-to-keep-the-traffic-police-off-your-back/feed/ 0 WHERE TO FIND INFORMATION ON KOLKATA TRAFFIC INFRACTIONS http://www.kolkatatrafficpolice.com/2011/09/30/where-to-find-information-on-kolkata-traffic-infractions/ http://www.kolkatatrafficpolice.com/2011/09/30/where-to-find-information-on-kolkata-traffic-infractions/#comments Fri, 30 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.kolkatatrafficpolice.com/?p=8 Driving in Kolkata is a dangerous affair and travelers should be aware of this fact. India leads the world in traffic related deaths with many of those deaths being tourists that are unfamiliar with Indian roads. Driving in Kolkata is a far different experience than driving anywhere else.

In other countries such as the United States or England driving is done with a certain sense of civic responsibility. Drivers practice defensive driving and are aware of the world around them while paying attention to the road. Drivers in Kolkata, however, are less than safe and often blatantly violate traffic laws even driving on sidewalks, down cramped dark alleys, and through areas marked just for pedestrians.

If you are traveling to Kolkata and wondering what are the regulations and possible traffic infractions there are a few resources that provide information. Your government embassies will have information on the various traffic laws that you can request before traveling aboard. You can even get this information through the Indian government’s website or at the embassy once you land in the country. The Kolkata police department has even turned to social media sites like Facebook where you can report infractions or ask questions about what is and is not breaking the law while on the road.

]]> http://www.kolkatatrafficpolice.com/2011/09/30/where-to-find-information-on-kolkata-traffic-infractions/feed/ 0 THE TRAFFIC DEPARTMENT – WHAT THE KOLKATA POLICE DEPARTMENT DOES http://www.kolkatatrafficpolice.com/2011/09/27/the-traffic-department-what-the-kolkata-police-department-does/ http://www.kolkatatrafficpolice.com/2011/09/27/the-traffic-department-what-the-kolkata-police-department-does/#comments Tue, 27 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.kolkatatrafficpolice.com/?p=7 The Kolkata Police Department, located in West Bengal, India, has jurisdiction in the city of Kolkata, originally known as Calcutta. It encompasses the regular duties of any police department, upholding the laws of the city, protecting the public, and ensuring a peaceful environment for all. As in any large city, there is a traffic department, dedicated to upholding the law of the land when it comes to automobiles on the road. Kolkata has limited, heavily congested road space that requires the full-time attention of the traffic force in order to keep traffic moving and have efficient arrival times. There is also a Fatal Division that investigates any traffic infractions and mishaps that result in a fatality. With fourteen traffic guards situated throughout the city, there is a close monitoring of the ongoing flow of traffic. A spirit of cooperation is expected between law enforcement and the public with respect to all when using the roadways of the city. The department also offers traffic awareness programs to empower the public and encourage safe driving practices for all. The Kolkata Traffic Department has expectations for excellence for its officers as they uphold the law. Members are recognized for going above and beyond.

]]> http://www.kolkatatrafficpolice.com/2011/09/27/the-traffic-department-what-the-kolkata-police-department-does/feed/ 0 HOW TO AVOID A TRAFFIC INFRACTION IN KOLKATA http://www.kolkatatrafficpolice.com/2011/09/26/how-to-avoid-a-traffic-infraction-in-kolkata/ http://www.kolkatatrafficpolice.com/2011/09/26/how-to-avoid-a-traffic-infraction-in-kolkata/#comments Mon, 26 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.kolkatatrafficpolice.com/?p=6 When driving in Kolkata, you have to make sure that you are a safe driver, and that you follow all of the rules of the road, in order to ensure you do not violate a traffic violation, in turn getting a moving ticket infraction. So, to know that you are avoiding these infractions, and keep away from the Kolkata police, you have to know the rules of the road, obey the speed limits, and make sure that you follow all city specific rules that are in place for that area, while driving on the open road. Since this is a smaller city, the police are always in high numbers, and are always looking for those who are breaking the traffic laws set forth.

So, to ensure you avoid these tickets and infractions, the best way to do so is just to obey the rules. Since the city is smaller, you are going to find the speed limits are lower, and that there are more road signs along the ride. So, make sure that you obey the speed limits, and never go past 5 miles over it, and that you follow all the signs that are set throughout the city streets.

]]> http://www.kolkatatrafficpolice.com/2011/09/26/how-to-avoid-a-traffic-infraction-in-kolkata/feed/ 0 WHY KOLKATA POLICE DEPARTMENT OVERSEES TRAFFIC CLAIMS http://www.kolkatatrafficpolice.com/2011/09/22/why-kolkata-police-department-oversees-traffic-claims/ http://www.kolkatatrafficpolice.com/2011/09/22/why-kolkata-police-department-oversees-traffic-claims/#comments Thu, 22 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.kolkatatrafficpolice.com/?p=5 If you are ever pulled over by the police in Kolkata, you are going to learn that they will be administering a ticket, and if you decide to fight the claim in court, you will first have to go through the police department to get there. The reason that the police department oversees the traffic claims is the fact that it is such a small city, with so few inhabitants, that the locals really do not violate the traffic rules. This means that if you are in violation of the traffic rules you usually are from out of town, or just driving through. Therefore, it would be costly to have an open court system for the city, since so few locals ever disobey the traffic rules.

So, to avoid getting into this situtaion, you will want to obey the traffic rules set forth by the police department, and approved by the city. This will avoid the potential of you having to try to fight a ticket, since you will not be getting a ticket. Therefore, if you are visiting, or just driving through Kolkata, make sure you know the rules, and abide by them, while you are driving in the city limits.

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