Most riders comply with helmet law
Published Date: 6/2/2007 - (NIE)
SEKARAN T S, SELVARAJ A
Chennai, June 1: The State Government today described the implementation of the mandatory helmet law, a near success, with over 95 per cent of the twowheeler riders complying with the rule and wearing helmets on the first day.
According to Transport Commissioner C P Singh and Joint Commissioner of Police (Traffic) K Sunil Kumar, two-wheeler riders in the city responded positively to the G.O. stipulating the rule.
Singh told Express that he had received information that the rule was successful in other cities like Coimbatore, Salem and Tiruchy. The response in Madurai and Tirunelveli was comparatively lesser, Singh said and added that since Friday was the very first day of implementation of the law and the gadgets almost vanished in several shops, the rule enforcing authorities may take a lenient view for a couple of days.
According to Sunil Kumar, a grace period of two days will be given. After that the rule will be strictly enforced and action taken against the violators. He said that about 2,000 traffic police personnel, accompanied by 300 local policemen, were deployed at 300 important junctions in the city. Till 8.30 am, about 50 two-wheeler riders were fined Rs 100 each for violations.
However, this was stopped after 8.30 am as many persons were seen waiting in queues for purchasing helmets, yet. Car drivers and front seat occupants were also told to fasten the seat belts.
Published Date: 6/2/2007 - (NIE)
SEKARAN T S, SELVARAJ A
Chennai, June 1: The State Government today described the implementation of the mandatory helmet law, a near success, with over 95 per cent of the twowheeler riders complying with the rule and wearing helmets on the first day.
According to Transport Commissioner C P Singh and Joint Commissioner of Police (Traffic) K Sunil Kumar, two-wheeler riders in the city responded positively to the G.O. stipulating the rule.
Singh told Express that he had received information that the rule was successful in other cities like Coimbatore, Salem and Tiruchy. The response in Madurai and Tirunelveli was comparatively lesser, Singh said and added that since Friday was the very first day of implementation of the law and the gadgets almost vanished in several shops, the rule enforcing authorities may take a lenient view for a couple of days.
According to Sunil Kumar, a grace period of two days will be given. After that the rule will be strictly enforced and action taken against the violators. He said that about 2,000 traffic police personnel, accompanied by 300 local policemen, were deployed at 300 important junctions in the city. Till 8.30 am, about 50 two-wheeler riders were fined Rs 100 each for violations.
However, this was stopped after 8.30 am as many persons were seen waiting in queues for purchasing helmets, yet. Car drivers and front seat occupants were also told to fasten the seat belts.
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