Traffic, traffic, and more traffic

Does it just appear that the more traffic our towns and cities have... the worse the standard of driving? Drivers appear to be becoming less and less courteous and as for obeying the law... what law? seems to be the general concensus.

From blatently ignoring red traffic lights, to at least doubling the speed limit in 30 mph areas... to completely disregarding the law which bans the use of in hand mobile phones - it all seems to be happening more and more frequently.

Those who disregard these laws do so in the knowledge that they stand a better chance of winning the lottery than getting caught and prosecuted for this law breaking.

Why is this happening? I know what I think!

 

Do the 'powers that be' REALLY know which mode of transport is most 'green'?

Is it REALLY 'green' for there to be buses riding round with only one passenger?

Is it REALLY 'green' for the government to charge extra duty on planes? Where does the money go to... only the amazingly naive think it will go into research on creating more fuel efficient planes!

And do the government have any idea which actual vehicles on the road are least 'green'? They pretend to know... and charge vehicle excise duty according to their own prejudices!

Have they any idea how fuel inefficient small old cars driven by 'boy racers' at at least twice the legal speed limit in built up areas are? ... using the council's own free, and absolutely brilliantly designed slalom courses [sorry, traffic calming schemes!]... yet they are classed as 'green'!

Trains... why do we see shrinking train sizes? Does it have ANYTHING remotely to do with the extortionate ticket prices? Ask for a ticket and what comes into YOUR mind... I know what I think. I always want to ask if that includes a share in the railway company!

More suggestions will be gratefully received!