Kupwara Admin Implements ‘No Helmet, No Fuel’ Policy Due to Increase in Two-Wheeler Road Accidents

To enhance the safety of two-wheeler riders, the District Administration of Kupwara issued a directive on Thursday, prohibiting the sale of fuel to drivers who are not wearing helmets.

In an urgent directive, a copy of which is with TRK News, the District Administration stated that, due to the rise in road traffic accidents involving two-wheeler riders who fail to wear helmets, resulting in fatalities and injuries, and recognizing that the primary cause of severe injury in these incidents is the absence of helmets, the administration has acknowledged these concerns and swiftly implemented measures to tackle this critical issue, supporting the efforts of the police and transport department in enforcing traffic regulations. (TRK News)