Egya Tur: The camera is watching

This morning, roads were unusually calm and orderly. It seemed that traffic cameras had instilled a sense of consideration among motorists. The presence of cameras seemed to have brought about a change in the national character, making drivers more mindful of their behavior.

One challenge presented by cameras is the difficulty in implementing speed limits on roads where signs are missing. The missing sign may have been sold to regulate commerce, but drivers should still be aware of the limits. The cameras should also be capable of displaying signs for easy reading.

In some areas, the cameras were unnecessary expenses, as potholes had been enforcing speed limits for years without any financial compensation. Occasionally, they would even confiscate a tire. The restriction on preaching and hawking in moving buses also raises questions about the enforcement of such rules. The itinerant preacher has provided a valuable public service, offering a distraction from the journey's discomforts.

While removing the preacher and hawker would make the journey more tolerable, passengers would be left alone with the road and its potholes. Just as people close their eyes, a pothole would deliver another sermon. Nobody knew whether the camera would take action, and nobody wanted to find out. Perhaps the old Fante joke about prisoners before a cannon captures the essence of this situation.

The roads should not be overlooked when considering the installation of cameras. Technology has the potential to improve road safety, but authorities must also pay attention to the condition of the roads themselves. By installing cameras for that purpose, we could hope for a more attentive and responsible approach to road maintenance.