This rule is for all government and semi-government employees who go to their office in their two-wheeler vehicle. Apart from this, the use of helmet is mandatory for two wheeler drivers as well as for those sitting behind under the Motor Vehicles Act.
new Delhi. The district administration of Pune has made it mandatory for government and semi-government employees to wear helmets on their two-wheelers. This new order will come into effect from Monday. For this, awareness programs will also be organized in all the government offices of the district.
This order has been issued by Pune Collector Rajesh Deshmukh. He said that the use of helmets is mandatory for employees using two wheelers to go to government and semi-government offices, offices of various local bodies, municipal corporations, city councils, colleges, schools and all government establishments. Under the Motor Vehicles Act, the use of helmets is mandatory for two-wheeler drivers as well as for those sitting behind.
Action will be taken if the rules are not followed
In an official statement, the collector said that action will be taken against those who do not follow the order under the provisions of the Motor Act. Deshmukh said that the helmet order is only for government and semi-government employees. He said in the order- Commissioner of Maharashtra Transport Department has issued a circular (regarding helmet rule) and addressed it to the Regional Transport Officer (RTO). It is being implemented with the help of District Collectorate.
First order for government employees
The Collector said that through this rule the officers want to spread awareness and inculcate the habit of wearing helmets among the employees in government and semi-government offices and establishments. Deshmukh said, “This is the first order of its kind issued for any government and semi-government employees. Now we will start awareness initiatives from these offices. We will insist that employees use helmets as a habit.
The rule will be applicable in these places also.
Regional Transport Officer Ajit Shinde said that first we are focusing on government and semi-government offices and establishments, where employees will be made aware about the use of helmets. Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic) Rahul Srirame said that the order of the District Collectorate is only for government offices and not for the general public.
