CURATED BY – GAURAV SINGHAL | CITYCHIEFNEWS

Saharanpur, as per the instructions of District Magistrate Manish Bansal, the No Helmet, No Fuel strategy has been implemented in the district with the aim of creating awareness about road safety and curbing deaths in road accidents due to not wearing helmets. DM Manish Bansal said that it is mandatory for all motorcyclists and riders to wear protective head gear helmets as per the standards set by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). Violation of these provisions is punishable under the Central Motor Vehicle Act, which provides for fines. District Magistrate Manish Bansal has directed all petrol pump operators and owners in the district to put up big hoardings in their premises in the next 07 days to the effect that from 26 January 2025, under no circumstances will petrol be sold to any two-wheeler driver whose driver and co-passenger are not wearing helmets. All petrol pump operators and owners will also ensure that the CCTV camera in their establishment is always active so that in case of any dispute, necessary decision can be taken by observing the CCTV footage.