Helmet rule to be enforced from today, People purchase helmets in large numbers in Vijayawada on Tuesday as the rule would be implemented stricily from Wednesday.

Helmet Rule To Be Enforced From Today

Helmet Rule To Be Enforced From Today

The helmet rule. an initiative by the state to decrease the number of fatalities owing to head injuries during accidents. would he implement strictly from Wednesday. said the Deputy Transport Commissioner. He said many deaths in the accidents could be reduced if helmets were used.

“Children below the age of 12 years and women pillion riders are exempted”

He urged motorists to wear helmets compulsorily as the RTA officials would conduct inspections in the city and major municipalities in the district. “Inspection would he done by 10 special teams in the city and 8 in the municipalities,” he said.

People purchase helmets in large numbers in Vijayawada on Tuesday as the rule would be implemented stricily from Wednesday.

The city police and the district administration had been conducting a series of awareness programs about the benefits of helmet use and how to use helmet in safe way, instructions before purchase….etc.

The High Court of Madras has also issued an instruction for the compulsory use of helmet by the motor cycle riders and pillion riders, but present it is not implemented, in tamil nadu also enforced soon.