India's huge landscape dotted with rugged mountains and a mesh of various water bodies does seem gigantic to traverse. The situation becomes particularly grave when the most reliable transport network ? the roadways ? poses a great danger to the lives of the travelers. Road safety in India has always been an issue since independence of the country. And sadly, the traffic authorities in India have always reacted to the situations instead of acting proactively to the emerging conditions.

The Indian road traffic is as diverse as it can get. From slow moving rickshaws and bicycles to fast zipping bikes, from the noisy three-wheeler auto to the snazzy cars, from MUVs to heavy trucks, the road rage in India is contributed by all. Despite having elaborate and precise laws for every vehicle and road behavior, the traffic safety in India remains as elusive as ever.

While the traffic in the interiors of the country is not as heavy as that in the big cities. But the quality of roads in small towns and villages is nothing to write home about. The corrupt authorities have, over the years, ensured that development remain a dream in rural India.

Big cities have their own problems. Delhi traffic has largely benefited from the friendly government policies. The introduction of Metro rail and the CNG buses in the capital city has made life a lot easier for the motorists. And the latest sealing drive against unauthorized establishments is also bound to have a positive impact on Delhi traffic. Mumbai traffic, though known as the most organized one of all the big cities, still has to witness a revolution that would one day make the travel a lot faster in the city. Bangalore traffic and Chennai traffic don't have any different story to tell.

Go to any part of India, traffic safety is a far cry that remains to be addressed on a priority basis.