Footage purportedly showing an electric scooter travelling against traffic on the Gali Anjaneya Temple flyover near Mysore Road has gone viral on Twitter (X), renewing concerns over wrong-side driving in the city.
The clip was posted by the account @motordave2. It appears to show an Ather scooter, bearing registration number KA05 QP3959, travelling in the wrong direction on the flyover. The post mocked the rider, referring to the scooter's low running cost of around 30 paise per kilometre and suggesting that the rider might have forgotten to charge the battery, lost his way or failed to strap on his helmet properly in a hurry.
Bengaluru, Nr. Mysore Road 🚨⚠️ How much Ather EV Costs + what is the per kms cost? 30 paise per kms? Looks like Ather EV Scooter Rider forgot to charge the battery or lost his way + also forgot to strap helmet in urgency? 🤷♂️ @DriveSmart_IN @dabir @RCBengaluru @InfraEye https://t.co/U6soA1ErTd
— Dave (Road Safety: City & Highways) (@motordave2) October 22, 2026
What Bengaluru Traffic Police Data Shows
Bengaluru Traffic Police have conducted special enforcement drives against wrong-side driving and other traffic violations.
During a special drive in January 2025, the police registered 366 cases of driving against one-way traffic or in no-entry zones and collected ₹1.83 lakh in fines. This works out to an average of ₹500 per case across those violations.
Earlier, in June 2024, Bengaluru Traffic Police's West Division registered 284 wrong-side driving cases during a special enforcement drive. The operation followed concerns over traffic violations and complaints about motorists travelling against the prescribed direction.
These figures highlight the continuing enforcement challenge posed by wrong-side driving in Bengaluru. However, they relate to specific drives and should not be interpreted as the total number of violations across the city.
Why Wrong-Way Driving on Flyovers Is Dangerous
Flyovers leave motorists with limited room to manoeuvre, and drivers generally do not expect a vehicle to approach them head-on in their lane.
A wrong-way rider can force oncoming motorists to brake suddenly or swerve to avoid a collision. Such movements can lead to rear-end crashes, collisions with other vehicles or impacts with road dividers.
The danger extends beyond the person travelling in the wrong direction. Other commuters who are following traffic rules can also be exposed to serious risks, particularly on elevated roads where there may be little space to escape.
This Ather scooter incident has therefore renewed attention on motorists travelling against traffic to save time or avoid taking a longer route.
What Commuters Can Do
Motorists can help reduce the risks associated with wrong-side driving by following a few basic precautions:
Take the legal route: Use the designated U-turn or permitted exit, even if it adds a few minutes to the journey.
Stay alert on one-way stretches: Watch for unexpected movements, particularly near flyover entrances, exits and junctions.
Use lights appropriately: Ensure the vehicle's lights are functioning and use them as required by the conditions.
Report violations responsibly: Commuters can report suspected traffic violations through official Bengaluru Traffic Police channels, providing the date, time, location and vehicle registration details where available.
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