Friday, June 01, 2007

Seems to be working..

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.

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  1. i was attacked by a cop for not wearing a helmet. The creature demanded 600 rs today for no helmet and no license.

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  2. Shumit - Get your license first and please drive with the helmet. And please buy a quality helmet!

    Visu - 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!!

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  3. wish our govt would enforce the auto meter rule also with the same enthusiasm.

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  4. Goes back to the old adage of "what is inspected is respected" !

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  5. Atleast 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.

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  6. Nice to see bikers wearing helmets...

    If there is a rule to punish who splits on the road [DRAINAGE MOUTH]it would be good too..

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