While many people started welcoming the 2024, some people had a different way of celebrating the festive season. Unfortunately, the festive spirit turned sour in Himachal Pradesh due to inappropriate tourist behavior, notably a Hyundai Creta owner driving with both doors open. The video, shared by Weatherman Shubham, led authorities to promptly fine the vehicle Rs 3,500 for traffic violations and causing road disturbances.
Driving with Open Doors Incident: What Happened?
With 2023 gone, people are celebrating the New Year and it looks the some tourists started celebrating a bit too early. One particular incident that took place in Himachal Pradesh. A video was shared by Weatherman Shubham on his X profile (formerly known as “Twitter”), the video was recorded somewhere in Kullu, Himachal Pradesh. Online reports highlights the overcrowded conditions of these hill stations during the weekend, with a brief clip revealing a traffic jam for vehicles heading uphill while the opposite lane remained almost empty.
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Kindly don't create menace 🙏🏻
Manali – Solang – Atal Tunnel pic.twitter.com/thstEfe8HA— Weatherman Shubham (@shubhamtorres09) December 24, 2023
The absence of vehicles descending was attributed to the Creta driver, who was slowly navigating downhill with both the driver and co-passenger doors open, obstructing the path for other motorists behind them. Bikers found it challenging to maneuver through the narrow space to overtake the sluggish SUV. The person who shared the video emphasized, “Kindly don’t create a menace in Manali – Solang – Atal Tunnel.”
In Himachal, tourists causing inconvenience to locals is unfortunately not uncommon. Instances abound where social media influencers have crossed limits in the name of enjoyment. One influencer faced arrest for drinking alcohol in the middle of a road in Himachal Pradesh, and videos surfaced of tourists from the Delhi NCR region dancing while standing out of the sunroof of a moving SUV.
Returning to the specific incident, the short video circulated rapidly on the internet, prompting many to urge local authorities to intervene. Responding swiftly after discovering the video on social media, the police issued a Rs 3,500 fine against the vehicle for violating traffic regulations and causing inconvenience to other road users.
Whenever you decide to visit a hill station, always stay caution as the roads of the hill station are narrow and windy which may not have good result. Always drive slowly and maintain a moderate speed on these terrain roads; this will help you watch out for potholes, obstacles, and speed bumps. Pack essential safety equipments like first aid, flashlight, tool kit, spare tyre, and other safety items.
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