The rapid urbanization and industrialization has led to an explosion in the number of road accidents. But, from regulating the transportation of lighter vehicles like cycles, in the 1900s to heavy motor vehicles in the 21st century, the Tamilnadu Traffic Police department has played a vital role in controlling this menace. It has always furnished itself with modern equipment like breath analyzers, speed detectors, etc. reducing the road deaths, thereby making the department a role model to the rest of the country.