Nova Posted July 23, 2016 Posted July 23, 2016 Quote CRACKING THE whip on those who do not obey the rule to wear helmets while riding two-wheelers, the Maharashtra government on Thursday announced that two-wheeler riders will not get petrol at pumps if the rider and pillion are found to be sans helmets. The government’s decision has, however, not found any support from the Petrol Dealers’ Association, civic activists and even political parties. State Transport Minister Diwakar Raote on Thursday told the state legislature that the government has taken the decision to ensure road safety and prevent increasing number of accidents. “If the two-wheeler riders approach petrol pumps without wearing helmets, they will not get fuel. The decision is important for safety of two-wheeler riders,” he said. Raote said the decision has been taken in view of the Supreme Court’s strict directives to implement the Motor Vehicle Act. “Last month, the Telangana government too had taken such a decision,” he added. “Pune has the highest number of two-wheeler riders due to lack of good public transport facilities. It is not possible for handful of dealers to manage this huge number of two-wheelers,” said association spokesperson Ali Daruwalla. “A few months back, there was a bid to make helmets compulsory in Pune. But due to huge opposition from citizens, it was withdrawn. It will be impossible for dealers to implement this law. If the government wants to implement this law, it should implement it on the public roads. People move on roads and come to petrol pumps to fill petrol once a week. The government should find better solutions to take care of public safety,” Daruwalla said. “Today it is no helmet, no petrol. Tomorrow it can be no PUC, no licence or no petrol for drink and drive. This is all impractical,” the association said. http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/no-helmets-no-petrol-maharashtra-govt-2928410/ This is not going to work. Will it?
beetle Posted July 23, 2016 Posted July 23, 2016 (edited) This will work a bit,fines will take it further.It should be made compulsory for insurance and compensation purpose too. We as a nation do not take safety seriously . Yesterday I saw a guy driving a car with a really small baby on his lap. This baby could not even hold the head properly. What can one do about asses like these.When people die....then they scream neglect and compensation. Edited July 23, 2016 by radhika
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