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Wearing of helmets made compulsory in Salem

SALEM: The Salem City Police has begun the implementation of the helmet rule in the city on Friday.

The rule making the wearing of helmets compulsory for two-wheeler riders was imposed to enhance traffic safety on city roads.

While a majority of the motorcyclists in the city were found wearing helmets, a few riders did not comply with the directive.

Traffic personnel warned the riders and asked them to start wearing the helmets from January 2.

Meanwhile, employees of T. V. Sundaram Iyengar and Sons Limited took out a rally to create awareness among people on the importance of wearing helmet.

Over 70 persons participated in the rally, which was flagged off by Assistant General Manager (Sales and Service) S. Murugadass, on Omalur Road.

Participants raised slogans urging the motorcyclists to wear helmets.

The rally passed through important thoroughfares in the city including Omalur Road, Five Roads, Sarada College Road, Ramakrishna Road and Four Roads.

Meanwhile, the Helmet Club had decided to conduct programmes to create awareness among two-wheeler riders. Handbills carrying information on the benefits of wearing helmets would be distributed to the riders.

A resolution to this effect was passed at a meeting held here recently. Club members wanted the district administration to publish a detailed announcement on those who were exempted from wearing helmets.

The club also urged the traders to sell only ISI certified helmets to the consumers.

Club Vice-President J.S. Padman presided over the meeting.

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