On Wednesday, a total of 5,175 helmetless riders were penalised
On the first day of the enforcement drive on Tuesday, traffic police and local police station teams penalised 4,120 riders for not wearing helmets, collecting total fines exceeding Rs 40 lakh. On Wednesday, a total of 5,175 helmetless riders were penalised. Every district has been tasked with reducing accidental deaths by at least 10%.
Because of fear of penalties, “Helmets are life-saving gears and people should wear them voluntarily rather than. Because i was wearing a helmet,” he said, i survived a near-fatal accident a few years ago only. The campaign, launched under state govt directives, has made helmets mandatory for all two-wheeler riders in the city and is aimed at reducing fatalities in road accidents. Stay updated with the latest Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar news.
Suhas Patil, a private-sector professional, said the debate over helmet use should not exist at all. Nilesh Dharashivkar, another resident, said compulsory helmet use should be restricted to highways and major roads. Some fear that helmets could create visibility or comfort-related issues and may even lead to accidents,” he said. Ensuring helmet use is a key step towards achieving that target,” an officer said. Authorities said efforts were made to avoid public resentment before extending enforcement to the general public.
“In a city like Sambhajinagar, where roads are crowded and vehicle speeds are generally low, many people are not accustomed to wearing helmets. Police defended the drive, saying it was aimed at curbing accident-related deaths. “The helmet enforcement campaign is being carried out as per state-level directives. In the initial phase, helmet use was made compulsory for police personnel and later for employees in govt offices. Download the TOI App.
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar : Police’s crackdown on helmetless two-wheeler riders triggered a mixed response among residents on Wednesday, with some backing the move as a crucial road safety measure while others questioning its practicality on congested urban roads.