Pillion riders should compulsorily wear helmet, says Salem Collector
The Salem district administration has made it mandatory for pillion riders to wear helmets following a high number of head injury-related fatalities in 2025-26. Authorities are enforcing this rule with fines and conducting awareness campaigns to improve road safety.
Why it matters
Strict enforcement of helmet laws is a critical public health measure to reduce preventable road accident deaths.
With around 40% of deaths reported due to head injuries in Salem district in 2025-26, the Salem district administration has announced that it is mandatory for pillion riders to wear helmets.
The article reports on government policy and public safety statistics without editorializing.
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