NEW DELHI: On the crowded, busy streets of Delhi, where traffic regulations and 'No Entry' restrictions often dictate the movement of commercial vehicles, a secret, parallel system was operating in plain sight - facilitated by a humble yet powerful sticker. For a price, this unassuming sticker acted as a magic pass, granting hundreds of commercial vehicles a seemingly easy ride, flouting necessary permissions and circumventing legitimate enforcement. A well-placed, slightly-peeling "Happy Diwali" decal wasn't a festive greeting; it was the sacred sign-off for the northern route on Tuesdays. The bold, somewhat ironic "Speed" sticker, often stuck askew near the inspection expiry date, was the non-verbal nod that guaranteed passage through the eastern corridors. The fading, bubble-prone "
'Do not stop': Special stickers used as magic pass for 'exempt' vehicles in Delhi; drivers shelled out Rs 2k
The Times of India12/11
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