Hyderabad: Road accidents in 2021 under Cyberabad commissionerate went up by 18% and the number of deaths came down by 2%, as compared to 2020.
Police said that in road accidents involving two-wheelers, it was found that among the dead, 82% were not wearing helmets. Among 434 deaths, 356 motorists (rider and pillion) were found not wearing helmets. From the last year, in Cyberabad commissionerate, wearing helmet has been made mandatory for pillion riders.
On drunk driving, police recommended that the Regional Transport Authority (RTA) suspend driving licences of 1,356 motorists and till now 215 motorists driving licences were suspended in the year. “We have put surveillance on motorists whose driving licence was suspended. In the last few years, we caught over 300 motorists who were found driving despite their licence being suspended. In such instances, we filed another criminal case,” deputy commissioner of police (traffic) Vijay Kumar said.
Officials said most accidents took place at Shamirpet, Petbasheerabad, Dundigal, Narsingi, Rajendranagar and Mailardevpally. Police said in some offences like wrong side driving, signal jumping spot challan will be issued. “We feel punishing such motorists on spot would create more impact,” CP said.
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According to the Central Motor Vehicle Rules, the two-wheeler manufacturer must supply a protective gear, helmet, confirming to BIS standard. In a circular issued to all the district transport officers and vehicle registration authorities, the transport department has said, “Obviously, all registered dealers selling two-wheeler are duty bound to supply helmets of prescribed standards to the purchaser of two-wheelers.”
“The government is making continuous efforts to bring down road accidents in the state. Road safety is the top priority of the department and therefore, an order has been issued for providing helmets to vehicle buyers for free,” Khachariyawas said.