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Centre launches special nationwide drive against substandard helmets

The government has cancelled or allowed to expire 162 helmet manufacturing licences to date, while authorities have conducted 27 raids targeting violations of Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) regulations, the consumer affairs ministry said on Saturday.

26 October 2024, 16:24 IST

Centre launches special nationwide drive against substandard helmets

Centre launches special nationwide drive against substandard helmets

Centre launches special nationwide drive against substandard helmets

26 October 2024, 16:24 IST

Not wearing helmet doesn’t disqualify from receiving compensation: Karnataka High Court

The division bench said that though the tribunal noted that claimant was not wearing a helmet and sustained injuries to vital parts of the body, still he is entitled for the compensation.

16 August 2024, 23:22 IST

Not wearing helmet doesn’t disqualify from receiving compensation: Karnataka High Court

Not wearing helmet doesn’t disqualify from receiving compensation: Karnataka High Court

Not wearing helmet doesn’t disqualify from receiving compensation: Karnataka High Court

16 August 2024, 23:22 IST

Enforce mandatory helmet rule for 2-wheeler drivers, pillion riders in Ahmedabad in 15 days: High Court

Observing road traffic in the city was an issue that needs to be taken care of and its management requires a holistic approach, a division bench of Chief Justice Sunita Agarwal and Justice Pranav Trivedi also directed civic authorities to take steps to prohibit people from driving on the wrong side.

07 August 2024, 15:43 IST

Enforce mandatory helmet rule for 2-wheeler drivers, pillion riders in Ahmedabad in 15 days: High Court

Enforce mandatory helmet rule for 2-wheeler drivers, pillion riders in Ahmedabad in 15 days: High Court

Enforce mandatory helmet rule for 2-wheeler drivers, pillion riders in Ahmedabad in 15 days: High Court

07 August 2024, 15:43 IST

Ather Halo: 8 key aspects you should know about new smart helmet

The new Ather smart helmet comes with AutoWear Detection feature, in-built speakers to deliver crisp and clear music from the phone and also boasts safety features to ensure, the rider is fully aware of the surrounding environment on the road.

16 July 2024, 11:21 IST

Ather Halo: 8 key aspects you should know about new smart helmet

Ather Halo: 8 key aspects you should know about new smart helmet

Ather Halo: 8 key aspects you should know about new smart helmet

16 July 2024, 11:21 IST

International Road Federation wants no GST on helmets to make it more affordable

IRF in a statement said two-wheeler riders are most vulnerable during road accident fatalities and lowering GST rates on helmets will help in making helmets more affordable for the masses amid increasing road accident fatalities.

12 June 2024, 09:56 IST

International Road Federation wants no GST on helmets to make it more affordable

International Road Federation wants no GST on helmets to make it more affordable

International Road Federation wants no GST on helmets to make it more affordable

12 June 2024, 09:56 IST

21% rise in fatalities in 2 years due to use of non-standard helmets: Traffic police

As per a recent report from the Bengaluru Traffic Police (BTP), which DH has exclusively accessed, fatality of bike riders wearing helmets surged by 21 per cent between 2021-23.

23 May 2024, 20:34 IST

21% rise in fatalities in 2 years due to use of non-standard helmets: Traffic police

21% rise in fatalities in 2 years due to use of non-standard helmets: Traffic police

21% rise in fatalities in 2 years due to use of non-standard helmets: Traffic police

23 May 2024, 20:34 IST

Odisha STA uses Angelo Mathews timed out dismissal to create awareness on standard helmets

Mathews was given out timed out as he was not ready to face the first ball of his innings within the stipulated time of two minutes because the strap of his helmet was broken.

08 November 2023, 09:39 IST

Odisha STA uses Angelo Mathews timed out dismissal to create awareness on standard helmets

Odisha STA uses Angelo Mathews timed out dismissal to create awareness on standard helmets

Odisha STA uses Angelo Mathews timed out dismissal to create awareness on standard helmets

08 November 2023, 09:39 IST

Speed thrills but kills: Noida road safety volunteers on MotoGP's impact on youngsters

India lost 1.53 lakh lives in 2021, 1.31 lakh in 2020, 1.51 lakh in 2019 due to road accidents, according to official figures of the Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH). The figures for 2022 and 2023 are yet to be published.

23 September 2023, 16:59 IST

Speed thrills but kills: Noida road safety volunteers on MotoGP's impact on youngsters

Speed thrills but kills: Noida road safety volunteers on MotoGP's impact on youngsters

Speed thrills but kills: Noida road safety volunteers on MotoGP's impact on youngsters

23 September 2023, 16:59 IST

Unsafe helmets everywhere: Who’s to blame?

Since the fining of half-helmets is not strictly enforced, many go for cheaper half-helmets available on the roadside for Rs 100-150, which offer no protection in case of accidents.

26 August 2023, 16:56 IST

Unsafe helmets everywhere: Who’s to blame?

Unsafe helmets everywhere: Who’s to blame?

Unsafe helmets everywhere: Who’s to blame?

26 August 2023, 16:56 IST

California: Bill to allow Sikhs to ride without helmets

The Senate Bill 847, authored by Senator Brian Dahle cleared the state senate this week with a 21-8 vote margin, and will now move to the Assembly

03 June 2023, 08:04 IST

Bill to allow Sikhs to ride without bike helmets in California

Bill to allow Sikhs to ride without bike helmets in California

California: Bill to allow Sikhs to ride without helmets

03 June 2023, 08:04 IST