Bhubaneswar: A total of 3,017 persons were killed in 5,490 road accidents in 2024 across Odisha and 1,696 of these fatalities involved individuals flouting the helmet regulation, the State Transport Authority (STA) informed on Wednesday.
It further noted that 5,160 helmetless bikers and pillion riders have lost their lives in the last 3 years.
Expressing concern over the deadly risks of ignoring road safety, the STA also announced a strict enforcement drive targeting those who flout helmet laws. The initiative will include intensified patrols and spot checks, alongside educational efforts to promote the life-saving importance of helmets. “We aim to reduce accidents and save lives by fostering responsible riding and ensuring safer roads,” an STA official stated.
It further informed that 789,015 people were fined last year for non-compliance.