At rush hour in the Indian capital, bicyclists and moped riders will weave through the maze created by bumper-to-bumper cars. The auto rickshaws will often chug perpendicular to the direction of traffic, carrying bouquets of school children sticking out at awkward angles. At night, the interstate cargo trucks rage across the city expressways with precariously stacked boxes that make any driver on the same road break out in nervous sweat.

It's easy to see why driving in Delhi is so often compared to a video game, and why there are so many accidents. But the Delhi Traffic Police are trying to improve the situation—by tweeting snappy rhymes reminding drivers to be alert and safe at every turn.

Some of the cute little couplets make no attempt to sugarcoat the consequences of taking risks.

Drinking & Driving: A bleak chance of surviving. — Delhi Traffic Police (@dtptraffic) September 15, 2014

There are also gentler road rule reminders. — Delhi Traffic Police (@dtptraffic) September 14, 2014

Traffic Advisory A little care makes accidents rare. — Delhi Traffic Police (@dtptraffic) September 15, 2014

Traffic Advisory Day or Night Obey Traffic Light. — Delhi Traffic Police (@dtptraffic) September 15, 2014

Be cautious life is precious — Delhi Traffic Police (@dtptraffic) September 15, 2014