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Rawalpindi District Administration Implements “No Helmet, No Fuel” Policy

The district administration of Rawalpindi has taken a strict stance on motorcycle safety by ordering petrol pumps to refuse fuel sales to motorcyclists who are not wearing helmets. This decision comes as a significant measure to enhance road safety and reduce the number of accidents caused by riders without proper head protection.

Enforcement Measures and Legal Consequences

Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) Taimoor Khan emphasized the implementation of this policy, stating that there would be no provision of petrol to motorcyclists without helmets. To ensure compliance, the district administration has initiated covert monitoring of petrol stations. In addition, banners have been prominently displayed at gas stations to create awareness and inform customers about the new ruling. Legal action will be taken against any petrol station found selling fuel to helmetless motorcyclists.

Revisiting Past Challenges and Public Response

The mandatory use of helmets for motorcyclists is not a new requirement. The provincial government had previously issued a formal notification regarding this matter. However, the current “no helmet, no fuel” clause is an extension of this ruling. During the tenure of the previous government, a similar rule was in place, but it faced challenges as some bikers found ways to bypass the ban by borrowing helmets from fellow riders at the petrol station. Public backlash and resistance from petrol stations led to the discontinuation of the ban. It remains to be seen how the current government will handle any potential obstacles and public reactions.

Ali Haider
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