- Over 200 government employees in Pune and surrounding areas, including PCMC, have been penalized for not wearing helmets while riding two-wheelers.
- The initiative was taken by the Pune RTO in an effort to enhance road safety.
- The action followed a review meeting led by Abhay Sapre, Chairman of the Road Safety Committee.
- Rising accident statistics show that two-wheeler riders are a significant portion of road fatalities.
- Despite helmet regulations being mandatory, many drivers, especially government employees, continue to ignore the law.
- The police’s leniency has worsened the situation, prompting the Maharashtra state police to enforce helmet usage.
- District Collector Dr. Diwase has instructed all administrative offices to ensure compliance with the helmet rule.
- Government officers, employees, and citizens are now required to wear helmets at various government offices in Pune.
- Deputy Regional Transport Officer Swapnil Bhosale confirmed that action has been taken against 205 government employees for not wearing helmets.
- The crackdown will soon be extended to citizens arriving at government offices on two-wheelers to improve safety for all road users.
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