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Viral Video Shows Man Sitting on Car Bonnet to Guide Driver Through Zero-Visibility Fog

Coverage notes the act is illegal under Indian traffic rules with recent cases drawing hefty penalties.

Overview

  • The Instagram clip, viewed over 11 million times, shows a man perched on a moving car’s bonnet signaling directions in dense winter fog.
  • Voices in the video say headlights were useless on an off-road stretch with “zero” visibility and jokingly label the setup as “ADAS Level 4.”
  • Online reaction has been largely critical, with users calling the move dangerous and suggesting safer options such as using cameras or waiting for conditions to improve.
  • News18 lists the location as Delhi, though reports provide limited independent verification of the exact circumstances.
  • Reporters stress the conduct is a serious traffic violation in India, citing 2024 fines of Rs 28,500 in Noida and Rs 26,000 in Delhi, while noting no police action tied to this clip has been reported.