Gandhinagar, May 1: The Gujarat government has initiated a month-long state-wide campaign aimed at reducing road accidents and improving compliance with traffic laws. This campaign, known as the ‘Helmet Enforcement Special Drive’, will run from May 1 to May 31, focusing on the enforcement of helmet rules in government offices.
Traffic police have been deployed at the entrances of government offices to ensure adherence to these regulations. Officials and employees arriving without helmets will face legal action. This initiative has been described by authorities as an ‘inside-out’ enforcement strategy.
According to a circular issued on Thursday, under Section 129 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, it is mandatory for both riders and passengers on two-wheelers to wear helmets. The directive emphasizes strict compliance, with on-the-spot fines for violators. The campaign will be implemented across all districts, with police instructed to conduct round-the-clock checks on two-wheeler riders.
Police commissioners and range heads have been directed to submit daily reports to the state headquarters by 8 AM, detailing the number of violations among both the general public and government employees.
This initiative follows a review meeting chaired by Deputy Chief Minister and Home Minister Harsh Sanghvi last year, which praised the effective implementation of helmet rules in Surat. Officials have decided to extend this model to major cities like Ahmedabad, Rajkot, and Vadodara, as well as smaller districts.
The deployment of traffic police at government office entrances aims to curb negligence among government employees. It is expected that by adhering to the law, these employees will set an example for others.
The circular stresses that no leniency will be shown towards violators, regardless of their position. The police have reiterated that anyone found breaking the rules during this campaign will face immediate penalties.
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