Bhubaneswar: The state government has noticed a disturbing trend. Many automobile dealers in Odisha are flouting a statute to provide protective headgear (helmet) to a two-wheeler buyer at the time of sale.
The statut
e also says that the helmet should confirm to the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) specifications.
On the other hand, Transport Department officials complained that some two-wheeler riders are found driving without a helmet or wearing a substandard headgear.
Concerned over this breach to road safety, the State Transport Authority (STA) has made it mandatory for automobile dealers to give BIS-marked helmets to two-wheeler buyers.
According to a circular issued by Transport Commissioner Arun Bothra on Friday, the RTOs will ensure that all dealers (including e-vehicle dealers) in their respective areas follow the rule.
Besides, the dealers will have to display conspicuous signboards at their showrooms to create public awareness about claiming a helmet while buying a two-wheeler.
Even, transport officials will also make people aware about the rule.