1. Over 200 government employees in Pune and surrounding areas, including PCMC, have been penalized for not wearing helmets while riding two-wheelers.
  2. The initiative was taken by the Pune RTO in an effort to enhance road safety.
  3. The action followed a review meeting led by Abhay Sapre, Chairman of the Road Safety Committee.
  4. Rising accident statistics show that two-wheeler riders are a significant portion of road fatalities.
  5. Despite helmet regulations being mandatory, many drivers, especially government employees, continue to ignore the law.
  6. The police’s leniency has worsened the situation, prompting the Maharashtra state police to enforce helmet usage.
  7. District Collector Dr. Diwase has instructed all administrative offices to ensure compliance with the helmet rule.
  8. Government officers, employees, and citizens are now required to wear helmets at various government offices in Pune.
  9. Deputy Regional Transport Officer Swapnil Bhosale confirmed that action has been taken against 205 government employees for not wearing helmets.
  10. 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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