Everybody likes to be safe. To help improve the road safety District superintendent of police (SP) Laxman Nimbargi has issued a circular to the traffic police, making the wearing of seatbelts mandatory for car drivers in the district. The decision came in after the demand from a general public citizen during a weekly phone-in programme. Along with this wearing of helmets by two-wheeler rider has already been strictly enforced by the police department.
The reasoning behind this is increased chance of survival due to wearing a safety belt. Wearing a safety belt in a car accident vs not wearing a safety belt can be the difference between life and death.
What if I don’t wear?
Don’t worry, if anyone found driving a vehicle without wearing a seatbelt would be violating the law and hence he would be booked. The police will fine Rs 100 for the first offense.
What are your views on these new advances on road safety measures?
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