Helmet compliance hits 91.8% after city police drive: Survey
Belagavi: A city police helmet awareness drive has yielded encouraging results, with a post-drive survey showing a sharp rise in compliance among two-wheeler riders. Police commissioner Bhushan Borse said the survey found that 91.8% of riders were wearing helmets.The survey, conducted for one hour e
By Ravindra Uppar
Belagavi: A city police helmet awareness drive has yielded encouraging results, with a post-drive survey showing a sharp rise in compliance among two-wheeler riders.
Police commissioner Bhushan Borse said the survey found that 91.8% of riders were wearing helmets.The survey, conducted for one hour each at Ramdev Circle and Globe Circle, covered 2,820 two-wheeler riders.
Of these, 2,589 were wearing helmets while 231 were without protective headgear.At Ramdev Circle, 1,134 out of 1,242 riders complied with helmet norms, recording a usage rate of 91.3%.
At Globe Circle, 1,455 of 1,578 riders wore helmets, translating to a higher compliance rate of 92.2%.Officials also reported a decline in traffic violations, attributing it to sustained awareness campaigns and enforcement measures, including ‘no helmet no petrol’ at all petrol bunks.
The findings show that more than nine out of ten riders in the city are adhering to safety norms.Authorities said helmets remain the most effective safeguard against severe injuries and fatalities in road accidents.
Police expressed confidence that continued awareness initiatives, along with strict enforcement, will further improve compliance and road safety.Stay updated with the latest Hubballi news.
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