Perhaps the existence of human rights, including the right to own properties and use them at will has resulted in the abuse of some privileges one of which includes the right to use the motorways. The advent of the motor car, no doubt created a craving in the minds of those who could afford it. Subsequently, the cost of acquiring a private car dwindled to an extremely affordable rate; making it a disposable commodity even among the middle class.
Sequel to this, those belonging to the wealthy class saw this competition as a race which must be won. Other brands of exorbitant cars started coming into view. The likes of SUV, Prado, Hummer and others became the ‘in-vogue’ object in the minds of the rich, particularly the politicians who acquired them to showcase their wealth. Then came the giving out of some of these cars to relatives, friends and others who with little or no knowledge of how to drive, receive the gifts from the ‘philanthropists’ with glee.
