68.8K challans issued for driving sans helmet in a month in Gurugram

The Gurugram traffic police have issued 68,861 challans amounting to Rs 6.88 crore to offenders for driving without helmets in January.

During special campaigns conducted in January, the traffic police issued 28,557 challans to the tune of Rs 2.85 crore to those driving without helmets. As many as 40,304 challans amounting to Rs 4.3 crore was issued to pillion riders for not wearing helmets.

A senior traffic police official said driving without a helmet was more dangerous. He said riding a two wheeler without a helmet significantly increased the risk of severe head injuries in the event of an accident, which could lead to brain damage, skull fractures or even death. As per the Motor Vehicles Act, riding a two wheeler without a helmet is a traffic violation, resulting in a fine of Rs 1,000 and potential licence suspension for three months.

“January 2025 was observed as Road Safety Month, when the police organised awareness drives at various places for the safety of the general public. Despite this, the drivers did not follow the traffic rules on roads. Our officials are now ready to teach them a lesson. Strict action will be taken against those not following the traffic norms,” said Virender Vij, DCP (Traffic).