Traffic police in Ludhiana let riders buy helmets to avoid fines
Ludhiana, July 02 (ANI): In a unique drive to encourage people to wear helmets and drive safely, traffic police in Ludhiana are offering people an option to buy helmets on the spot as an alternative to fines. The drive, saw traffic police officials stopping two-wheeler drivers not wearing a helmet and let them choose between a fine of rupees 300 or a helmet. Additional Commissioner of Police (ACP-Traffic), Ludhiana, Richa Agnihotri, said this initiative has been undertaken by the police after they were approached by a non-governmental organisation (NGO) for the same. Several riders chose to avoid the fine and instead bought helmets. Residents also acknowledged the importance of wearing helmets. The traffic police hope to continue this drive in the coming days and sensitize riders, especially youngsters towards following traffic safety rules.
