The fear of being caught for traffic rule violation has indeed compelled many two-wheeler riders to wear helmets. However, only 25%-30% of them wear standard helmets. When you look at the violations recorded by us, 50% of them are related to helmet violations. Citing the study by NIMHANS and the BTP that revealed that only 25-30% of riders in Bengaluru wear standard helmets, he said, “Many riders wear poor quality helmets. We noticed that many commuters or pillion riders wear cap helmets, cricket helmets or horse-riding helmets.

Source: The Hindu May 30, 2024 03:52 UTC