Plying of vehicles on pavements!

The apex court's high court division issued ban on riding motor bikes and other vehicles on the pavement a few months ago. It also gave instructions to concerned authorities to take necessary actions in this regard. However, if you notice the busy pavements of Dhaka, you will see that many vehicles like motorbikes, rickshaws & bicycles are still flouting rules. It is happening right in front of the traffic police administration. The other day, I was going to work from Rampura to Gulshan 1. As I was walking on the pavement, I was caught off guard when a motorbike honked suddenly from behind me. A big accident could have taken place that day but I escaped, thankfully. Drivers drive their vehicles on pavements to evade traffic congestions, thereby ignoring traffic rules. In this way, they also ignore the safety of pedestrians walking on the pavements.  Many accidents occur due to this illegal plying of vehicles on pavements. I would like to draw the attention of concerned authorities in this regard, so that the residents of the city get enough space to walk freely and securely on the pavements meant for walking. 

Md Zonaed Emran
Banasree, Rampura
Dhaka.