Over 40 staff without helmet denied entry at collectorate
"Forty employees, who arrived using two-wheelers without wearing helmets, were denied entry on Monday," ADM Roshan Rai said adding that the rule has also been implemented for visitors.
Following the implementation of No Helmet, No Petrol order, a positive shift is being observed in Indore's traffic culture. The ADM said govt officials and employees across the district have started wearing helmets to their workplaces, recognising the importance of road safety.
In a unique initiative to encourage this change, Indore Development Authority (IDA) on Monday welcomed its employees and other two-wheeler riders who arrived wearing helmets with rose buds.
This gesture is part of a broader effort to promote traffic discipline and adherence to road safety norms.
Earlier, collector Asheesh Singh had issued a directive to all department heads, making it mandatory for every govt employee and official to wear a helmet while commuting on a two-wheeler. This order is in line with Section 129 of the Madhya Pradesh Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, which clearly states that both the rider and pillion passenger must wear an ISI-marked helmet.
The administration emphasises that helmets are crucial for preventing serious head injuries and untimely deaths in road accidents.
Indore Sikh Youth Association president Sachpreet Singh appealed the collector to exempt Sikh community people from wearing helmet since they wear turbans.
Also, Indore shahar qazi Isharat Ali said that helmet rule should be made compulsory for riders on the Bypass and Ring Road. He mentioned that on city roads, the average speed of commuters could be 15-20 kmph and the helmet rule shouldn't apply to them.
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Time of India
5 days ago
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Over 40 staff without helmet denied entry at collectorate
Indore: At least 40 employees were denied entry to collectorate on Monday for arriving on two-wheelers without wearing helmets. "Forty employees, who arrived using two-wheelers without wearing helmets, were denied entry on Monday," ADM Roshan Rai said adding that the rule has also been implemented for visitors. Following the implementation of No Helmet, No Petrol order, a positive shift is being observed in Indore's traffic culture. The ADM said govt officials and employees across the district have started wearing helmets to their workplaces, recognising the importance of road safety. In a unique initiative to encourage this change, Indore Development Authority (IDA) on Monday welcomed its employees and other two-wheeler riders who arrived wearing helmets with rose buds. This gesture is part of a broader effort to promote traffic discipline and adherence to road safety norms. Earlier, collector Asheesh Singh had issued a directive to all department heads, making it mandatory for every govt employee and official to wear a helmet while commuting on a two-wheeler. This order is in line with Section 129 of the Madhya Pradesh Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, which clearly states that both the rider and pillion passenger must wear an ISI-marked helmet. The administration emphasises that helmets are crucial for preventing serious head injuries and untimely deaths in road accidents. Indore Sikh Youth Association president Sachpreet Singh appealed the collector to exempt Sikh community people from wearing helmet since they wear turbans. Also, Indore shahar qazi Isharat Ali said that helmet rule should be made compulsory for riders on the Bypass and Ring Road. He mentioned that on city roads, the average speed of commuters could be 15-20 kmph and the helmet rule shouldn't apply to them.
Time of India
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- Time of India
No Helmet, No Petrol: Two-wheeler riders debate efficacy of order
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