Srinagar, May 15: Despite previous efforts by traffic authorities to curb underage and unlicensed driving, minors are once again being spotted riding two-wheelers without helmets across several localities in Srinagar, particularly in the city’s interior areas.
Following the Tengapora Thar Jeep accident, the Traffic Police had launched awareness campaigns targeting parents, urging them not to allow their underage children behind the wheel. The initiative received appreciation for its active enforcement and educational outreach. However, the current situation suggests a worrying return to reckless behavior on the roads.
Locals say the streets of Srinagar are once more witnessing young boys and girls, many without valid driving licenses or helmets, zipping through busy and narrow lanes, putting their own lives and those of others at risk.
“Just weeks ago, there was strict checking, and we thought things have improved,” said a local from Downtown Srinagar. “But now, minors are back on the roads like nothing ever happened. Authorities must act before another tragedy occurs.”
Concerned citizens have appealed to the administration and the Traffic Police to take stringent measures against the violators. Many have called for the on-the-spot seizure of vehicles being driven by underage or unlicensed individuals to deter such practices. [KNT]
