Hyderabad: In response to recent road accidents that claimed the lives of three motorists, the Hyderabad traffic police have started a special drive to catch rash drivers and people breaking traffic rules. This move is aimed at preventing further tragedies and ensuring that everyone follows the helmet rule.
Starting Tuesday, the traffic police will focus on two-wheeler riders who aren’t wearing helmets and those driving in the wrong direction. The goal is to prevent accidents and improve safety on the roads.
According to the police, three motorcyclists lost their lives in separate accidents over the last three days within the Hyderabad Police Commissionerate area. None of them were wearing helmets. On November 1, a 48-year-old man died from head injuries after crashing into a vehicle at Alaska Junction, Goshamahal. The following day, a 25-year-old woman was killed instantly when she was hit by a bus near Tarnaka.
Another accident occurred on Sunday when a 49-year-old rider, who was also not wearing a helmet, died on NTR Marg after driving in the wrong direction and colliding with a car. In all these cases, the victims were not wearing ISI-standard helmets.
Head injuries remain the most common cause of death in road accidents. Out of 215 fatal accidents this year, 100 victims were motorcyclists who weren’t wearing helmets. This makes up 46% of all road fatalities. Studies show that wearing a helmet can reduce the risk of head injury by 70% and the chance of death by 40%. Not wearing one increases the risk of fatal injuries by three times.
The Hyderabad traffic police have been organizing educational camps to raise awareness about traffic safety. They are also using social media to inform people about the importance of following traffic rules.
The police reminded the public that riding without a helmet is illegal under Section 129/177 of the Motor Vehicles Act and can result in a fine of Rs 200. Driving on the wrong side of the road is punishable under Sections 119/177 and 184, with a fine of Rs 2000 and a three-month suspension of the driver’s license under Section 19 of the Act.
Finally, the police urged citizens to report any traffic violations they see through the Hyderabad traffic police’s Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), or their traffic helpline at 9010203626.
