THE photo of a SUV apparently carrying a VIP holding a rank high enough to be entitled to fly the national flag on his or her vehicle driving the wrong way defies rationale. Once again, it blazons the apparent disdain of the VIPs for traffic rules, setting a bad example for the public. And the police whose job it is to uphold the law is seen escorting the VIP. This is no way of upholding the law.

The incident is not only a violation of law but the parties involved—both the VIP and the police—may be in contempt of court which has ordered the government to prevent vehicles from driving against the traffic. In this particular case, it is difficult to say who was more responsible for this act, the high ranking official or the police. Did the former instruct the police to clear the way for driving in the direction of oncoming traffic? Or did the police take it upon themselves to gratify the important person? Will we ever know?

The photo reveals more. No snarl-up is seen on the left side of the street. Why then was it necessary to drive on the wrong side? We are scratching our head to find a logical explanation. What if this irresponsible driving caused an accident?

We have written umpteen editorials on the matter. We will write ad nauseam until influential quarters stop flouting traffic regulations.