Helmet is Must

Road Side Vendor near IIM


It's the best time for road side vendors who sell cheap helmets. They have hiked the price by 2-3 times.

Wearing helmet while driving two-wheeler is the only option left, if you don't want your vehicle to be detained by traffic police and kept at RTO. New High Court directive regarding wearing helmet should be welcomed by all Ahmedabadis. No doubt, many are upset. And yes, government has earned 2-3 lakhs in two days as fine, but this is one financial earning that government will be too happy to miss.

We all are quite aware that helmet saves our head from injuries. We buy insurance for two-wheeler so that if there is any accident or theft, there is no financial loss. But, it's strange that we all don't like to wear helmet which can save our precious life. We pay heavy premium for large amount of life insurance cover. It's ironical that we forget to wear helmet while leaving home. The insurance can compensate some financial loss, but what about the emotional loss to the family if we die in road accident. Ahmedabad has the highest rate of road accident in Gujarat state. So, we never know who will be the next victim. It has been observed that highest number of death in road accident is due to head injuries. So, am i wrong if i say, a hemet costing Rs 1000 is cheaper than a premium amount of Rs 3,000 for say 10 lakh of insurance cover. Here, i am not suggesting in any way that hemet can be substitute for life insurance cover. But, both are necessary. So, if you really love your family, please wear helmet while driving. You may feel uncomfortable, but that is precious for your family.

In past, Ahmedabad traffic police has given roses to those who were caught without helmets. But, that awareness creating idea was not very helpful. Stringent actions are necessary if two-wheeler riders don't follow rules.  Taking away bike or scooter for not wearing helmet is the last resort which government has now come up with.  This action is plausible. We at ApnuAhmedabad request all of you to just adhere and make others do the same.

Government also needs to come up with innovative ideas to create awareness about benefit of wearing helmet. Some road side posters or sign boards with pertinent messages will be helpful. Here are some odd suggestions coming into my mind as-
" Wear Helmet so that you don't loose your head"
" Marne se acha hye helmet pehenana"
" Sir ka bima karaya kya? Helmet hye?"
" Wear helmet for your dear family"
" Wear hemet, low investment, high return"

I am sure you must be thinking some more, so please leave some comment.