No helmet no petrol' rule fails to curb violations in GB Nagar

The recently implemented "No Helmet No Petrol" rule appears to be failing in its objective in Gautam Budh Nagar with a lot of helmetless two-wheeler drivers resorting to excuses, arguments or simply escaping being caught for flouting the rule by borrowing helmets from others having it.

- Arun Singh

NOIDA:

The drive, however, has turned a bit of a nuisance for the petrol pump staff who are finding themselves at the receiving end of individuals' outburst for simply attempting to abide by the rule which forbids petrol to helmetless two-wheeler drivers.

"No Helmet No Petrol" rule was introduced in Noida on January 26, following a notification by newly appointed transport commissioner BN Singh, stating that helmetless riders will not be given petrol in Gautam Budh Nagar. It aims to enhance helmet usage while driving two-wheelers.

The 7X Welfare Group that works with the traffic police to raise traffic enforcement in the city, has been conducting awareness drives at petrol pumps since January. "We, a group of eight to 10 people, have been working with Noida traffic police to aware people the use of helmets is very important for their own safety. On Sunday, we hit the petrol pump for the fourth consecutive time," said Brajesh Sharma, a member of the group.