TRAFFIC POLICE

A traffic police is quite familiar to all in the towns and cities. They are part and parcel of the towns and cities, so to speak. We see them standing on the islands from morning to dead night. They put on a uniforma khaki trousers, blue shirt with white sleeves and a white helmet. They use umbrella to protect themselves from the scorching heat of the burning sun and from heavy rains. They are engaged in controlling the movement of people and vehicles on the road. They also try to minimise accidents and jams so that people can move easily and freely. There are traffic signals on important roads, bands and junctions. Those who violate the traffic rules are taken to the custody. Sometimes they search the drivers whether they have their licences. Sometimes they help pedestrains, women and children and old people cross the road. The duties and responsibilities of the traffic police are very heavy. They are very sincere, dutiful and punctual. They render great service to the town talk. Nevertheless they are ill paid.