Traffic police are reminding riders that a helmet is a life-saving tool, not a formality to dodge punishment. The warning is aimed at motorcycle and scooter users who still ride with the helmet loose, unfastened, or carry it in hand.
Under the Motor Vehicles and Transportation Management Act, 2049, Section 130(2), both the rider and the pillion passenger must wear a protective helmet that meets the required standard. The rule is meant to save lives. It is not there just to issue fines.
The World Health Organization says a properly used standard helmet can reduce serious head injuries by about 70% and the risk of death by about 40%. That protection holds only when the helmet fits well and the strap is securely fastened.
Buyers should choose a certified, good-quality helmet. Any helmet that has already been in a crash should be replaced. Every family member who rides should follow the same habit.
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