Tamil Nadu decision to crack the whip on helmet usage seems to be working. I trek about 2 kms to my work and may have seen over 100+ two wheelers on the road today. I counted only about 8 8 - 10 guys without the helmet.
Agreed this is random and unscientific. Yet the scene would have been just the opposite just 24 hours back. I hope the initial heat stays on till it becomes a habit. What neurosurgeons long advised and is common sense seem to have finally found some traction thanks to the stick policy of the Government.
i was attacked by a cop for not wearing a helmet. The creature demanded 600 rs today for no helmet and no license.
ReplyDeleteShumit - Get your license first and please drive with the helmet. And please buy a quality helmet!
ReplyDeleteVisu - Good to know that the rule has been implemented.
On a side note - The last few weeks have been 'CLICK IT OR TICKET' all across america ( for seatbelt in cars). Amidst all this CNN covered Pres.Bush going in a car without buckling up!!
wish our govt would enforce the auto meter rule also with the same enthusiasm.
ReplyDeleteGoes back to the old adage of "what is inspected is respected" !
ReplyDeleteAtleast rule is going to be effective until the next election. I am not sure, but wasn't DMK abolished the helmet law sometime back after they came to power sometime in the early 90's.
ReplyDeleteNice to see bikers wearing helmets...
ReplyDeleteIf there is a rule to punish who splits on the road [DRAINAGE MOUTH]it would be good too..