• Over 8,127 people were fined for not wearing helmet: Guwahati Traffic Police

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    Over 8,127 people were fined for not wearing helmet: Guwahati Traffic Police

    Guwahati: In its drive against the helmet-related violation, the Guwahati Traffic police have fined over 8,127 people in the city, an official report said.





    The Guwahati Traffic Police twitted, “As directed by Hon CM @himantabiswa, for safety of our citizens, a total of 8,127 violators have been fined for helmet related violations. Our drive will continue until roads are safe for everyone. Please wear a helmet when you drive or ride pillion on a #HelmetsSaveLives.”





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    To curb the increasing road accidents in the city, on December 1, District transport Office Kamrup (M), makes it mandatory for both the riders on a two-wheeler to wear helmets.





    As per the transport department, the drive will continue until the roads are safe for everyone.