The article "Traffic policemen can't jail you for running a red light" by Mishaal Al-Otaibi (Jan. 3) applies only in books. Too theoritical. Come to Riyadh, near Malaz Jamea street crossing Salahuddin Ayubbi, and you will see the traffic police there catching innocent expats and keeping them in jail for at least 1 day. Come visit during Maghrib salah and experience the harshness of the traffic department. The only fault of those expats is to be on that road. If you ask the reason, you are thrashed. Mohammed, Online response Unfortunately, police officers decide whether a person has run the red light or not. With their power and state of mind, the officers look for the right victims, not for the violations. What right has the victim got but to obey an officer? Please do not speak about human rights to the officers; what they say is right! Thajudeen M. Abdu, Online response The hardest thing to do is to follow the rules. Following the traffic rules to avoid the violation is our big problem. Expats can't sue them. Most of the sponsors will not support this kind of time consuming action. So for our safety in the road, please follow the traffic rules! Ira, Online response
