Road vigilante’s DIY speed bump stuns motorists, triggers online backlash

 

THE WORLD would be a far better place if people could exercise some tolerance with each other, especially on the road where rage is usually the choice of emotion.

To make the road a safer place, rule of law and the strategic placement of road obstacles help manage the situation.

But what happens when vigilantes decide to come into the mix? Take it from a recent video post on X by netizen @bckupacc99 where a makeshift speed bump in the shape of a thick wood was placed on the middle of the road.

The situation was recorded by a motorcyclist who was crossing the road, and he decided to confront the person who placed the wood there.

Apparently the vigilante in question was the owner of a house just beside the road. From the conversation in the video, he said he wanted to slow the vehicles down and keep his children safe. But is this right in the eyes of the law? 

Anyone can point out that the wood is no speed bump, being a solid rectangle with sharp corners.

The story already drew the attention of many netizens and their opinions are multifaceted.

Netizen @Juniverse said this is the village version of the speed bump but thinks the person who placed it there is against the law. He further suggested that the village folks apply officially for a speed bump instead.

Another suggested the placement of fences around the house to keep the children inside instead of such a deadly obstacle.

Check out the hilarious photo comments too:

And this one:

But @Allen483897061 thinks the motorcyclist simply wanted to drive fast and hit the children.

Interestingly, netizen @akhdhorivai said it is fine to have the obstacle there as long as the owner places a warning sign nearby.

Perhaps, it was the brief but hard hitting comment from @sariah_danial that sums up the reality of the situation.

Ultimately, while the homeowner’s concern for his children is understandable, taking road safety into one’s own hands can create even greater risks for others.

The incident serves as a reminder that public safety measures should be handled through proper channels, ensuring solutions protect both residents and road users without putting lives in danger. — Focus Malaysia