LAHORE: City Traffic Police has launched a Helmet Enforcement Drive in the city under which Mall Road, has been declared off-limits for helmetless motorcycle riders.
Barriers have been erected at all strategic spots of the Mall Road and riders without helmets are being stopped at Cantt, Zafar Ali Road, Canal Road, Governor House, and Istanbul Chowk.
According to Amara Athar, the Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) of Lahore, the helmet enforcement campaign is yielding encouraging results. She said that a significant decline in head injury cases has lessened the strain on hospitals. She stated that even with 90% compliance, more stringent regulations are required.
CTO Ammara went on to say that over 78,000 riders have received penalties for breaking the helmet rule this year.
Riding without a helmet carries a 2,000 rupee fine. Athar highlights the benefits and says that wearing helmets is good for people’s safety.
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