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| ![]() Wearing of helmets has been made compulsory for women two wheeler riders in the Union Territory of Chandigarh. The UT administration has made helmet mandatory for women two-wheeler riders, exempting only Sikh women wearing a turban. The draft notification was released by the UT administration regarding making wearing of helmets mandatory for all women two-wheeler riders. News Courtesy: Chandigarh Tribune Quote:
![]() This wise step by the Chandigarh Administration will go a long way in curbing fatalities on roads. Going by the road accidents statistics of last few years it was found that many women two-wheeler riders lost their lives in road accidents due to fatal head injuries which could have been prevented had the victims been wearing safety helmets. Worse still many of those who survive head injuries are left handicapped for life as the resultant brain trauma from a severe head injury causes cessation of bodily functions due to paralysis. The authorities all over the country should emulate and make helmets mandatory for women. This will go a long way in curtailing the number of deaths and serious injuries involving two-wheeler riders as they alone account for 40% of the total road fatalities. Last edited by ssambyal1980 : 4th July 2018 at 13:14. | |
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| ![]() I would like to know the reason why it wasn't mandatory till now. Also, I am not aware of rules in other states regarding helmets, but quote obviously this should be mandatory. Caste/ Creed/ Religion- No bar. Gender included. ![]() Plus, I see that most women riders wear designer helmets just for the sake of it, which are nothing more than colourful skull caps. I really hope that a bare minimum standard for helmets are laid so that at least they offer some meaningful protection to the bearer in case of a crash/ fall. Nevertheless, step in good direction in way of the court order, but sadly coming quite late. Regards, Saket |
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| ![]() Finally attitudes have caught up with biology and physics. I assume nothing stopped women (Sikh or of other religions) from wearing a helmet regardless of there being no rule. |
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| ![]() To the best of my knowledge, most states in North India have exempted lady drivers and pillion from helmets. It originated from "hurting religious sentiments" of a particular community and has been misused by women all over. Chandigarh...the fashion capital of the 2 way brigade is definitely going to take a hit for this. Last edited by GTO : 5th July 2018 at 09:53. Reason: Poor spellings & grammar. Please type your posts out PROPERLY |
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We in India in some cases have taken democracy for granted and approach the judiciary whenever any new rule or change is going to disturb our setup. We don't stand together on these issues but take the shorter way by taking a stay on implementation. Increase in population demands strict traffic laws. We have advanced in traffic safety but still far behind the growth rate. Women who are aware of the hazard while riding a two wheeler do not care about this rule as they have been wearing helmets for sometime but women and girls who are careless especially the younger generation do not care. Living in Chandigarh since early 1980s I have seen traffic grow along with traffic accidents. Last couple of years shocked to see so many young female riders not wearing helmets, jumping red lights and riding in the opposite lanes. It is really shocking and sad. | |
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