The Kerala Motor Vehicles Department (MVD) has taken a strong stance against drivers who endanger pedestrians at zebra crossings. Officers are now instructed to cancel the driving licences of violators who disregard pedestrian safety. Along with cancellation, a penalty of ₹2,000 will be imposed under Motor Vehicles Act Section 184. This decision responds to a Kerala High Court order demanding strict enforcement against drivers violating pedestrian rights on zebra crossings and roadsides. Transport Commissioner C.H. Nagaraju stated, "Drivers who stop or park their vehicles on zebra crossings will be penalised by the police and the MVD, and their driving licence will be cancelled." Nagaraju pointed out widespread issues: many two- and four-wheeler drivers fail to show courtesy to pedestrians at crossings. Some even park vehicles directly on zebra crossings or footpaths, endangering lives and blocking safe pedestrian passage. This reckless behavior has deadly results. "This indicates a very dangerous driving culture and is causing thousands of deaths of pedestrians on roads. This year, till date, there have been over 800 deaths of pedestrians, and 50% of the pedestrians who died on roads are senior citizens," said Nagaraju. He explained that many drivers speed to zebra crossings without slowing down. This forces pedestrians to rush or get confused. Rules say drivers must slow down and stop at least 3 metres before the crossing if a pedestrian is waiting. "Showing courtesy to pedestrians and anticipating their movements are the major aspects required to retain a driving licence," Nagaraju added. The Kerala MVD’s firm approach aims to protect pedestrians and improve road safety by punishing careless drivers and discouraging dangerous parking on crossings and footpaths.