State police chief issues circular making helmet mandatory for police personnel

State police chief issues circular making helmet mandatory for police personnel

Concerned over the rising number of fatal and non-fatal accidents involving police personnel while riding two-wheelers, Karnataka State Police Chief Alok Mohan recently issued a circular mandating all personnel to wear helmets as per prescribed standards with the straps while riding.  The circular issued on Tuesday directed all the unit heads across the State to … Read more

Govt to bring helmets under mandatory BIS regime

Govt to bring helmets under mandatory BIS regime

New Delhi: The government has initiated a process to bring helmets under mandatory BIS regime as part of efforts to reduce fatal injuries involving two-wheelers, the Road Transport and Highways Ministry said on Saturday. Once the process is completed only BIS-certified helmets for two-wheeler riders would be manufactured and sold in India. “Ministry of Road … Read more