Source : DNA INDIA NEWS
The majority of deaths in road accidents involving two-wheeler riders are due to the non-use of helmets, a government letter stated.
Every year, thousands of people lose their lives in road accidents in India. To reduce the fatalities, governments try different policies and rules. Now, the Uttar Pradesh government led by CM Yogi Aditynath has proposed a new policy for two-wheeler owners.
The Uttar Pradesh Transport Department has proposed a strict “no helmet, no fuel” policy across cities in the state to reduce road accidents and fatalities involving two-wheelers.
Transport Commissioner Brajesh Narain Singh issued an official letter on January 8 directing the fuel station operators not to sell fuel to two-wheeler riders, who are not wearing helmets, including the pillion.
The letter sent to the district magistrates of all 75 districts in the state and also marked to the divisional commissioners emphasizes the urgency of the measure, citing data that shows a significant number of two-wheeler accident victims do not wear helmets.
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“The majority of deaths in road accidents involving two-wheeler riders are due to the non-use of helmets. This policy is aimed at saving lives and ensuring road safety,” reads the letter. Earlier this month, CM Yogi noted that annually 25,000-26000 lives are lost in the state due to road accidents.
Singh said that this initiative had been introduced earlier in Gautam Buddh Nagar district in 2019 but was only implemented sporadically. The new directive seeks to strictly enforce the rule across all districts of the state.
(With inputs from PTI)
SOURCE : DNA NEW
