The Signal
Weekly · Traffic law · Road safety · Civic rights
5 columns per issue: what happened now, what was missed, what to learn, what went right, and your shareable Right Card — free every week.
Signal #004 — The Overspeeding Trap
The legal speed limits by road type that most drivers don't know. Why a speed gun without a valid calibration certificate is worthless in court. How to contest a speed challan in 3 steps.
Previous Issues
Signal #003 — Your Right to Silence at a Traffic Stop
What documents an officer can actually demand. Why surrendering your original licence is illegal. The 4 questions you never have to answer at a traffic stop. A guide for foreign nationals driving in India.
Signal #002 — The Drunk Driving Deep-Dive
What actually happens when a breath analyser is used. Why Section 185 is not compoundable. The difference between 'drunk' and 'under influence'. A Rajasthan HC ruling that changed how police can conduct checknakas.
Signal #001 — Welcome Edition
Reversing on a highway is a non-compoundable offence. The Central Govt cracks down on states collecting old fine amounts. Karnataka HC rules FASTag blacklisting without notice is illegal.