Two helmets should come with every two-wheeler purchase-Madras High Court
Posted on: 23/Sep/2015 12:24:18 PM
Madras High Court`s Justice N Kirubakaran, whose order making helmets compulsory for bikers` from July 1 has seen unprecedented compliance due to the threat of confiscation of documents and vehicles, directed the Centre to issue directives to two-wheeler manufacturers to provide two helmets when a two-wheeler is purchased.
Justice N Kirubakaran emphasizing the relevant sections of Motor Vehicle Act, which mandated providing helmets to two wheeler riders said, Centre should ensure two-wheeler manufacturers provide helmets confirming to the Bureau of Indian Standards. If helmet is provided by the manufacturer, it will prevent the use of sub-standard headgears.
The judge has been issuing a series of orders for effective enforcement of the mandatory helmet rule, saying prevention of road accident deaths is the constitutional duty of governments and courts. In this regard, he also opined that celebrities too could be roped in to popularize the helmet rule. Already actor Kamal Haasan is advocating the cause, the judge said.
Special public prosecutor Venugopal said information pertaining to road accidents was obtained only from government hospitals, and hence the court could direct private hospitals also to provide information.
