Respected teachers and my dear friends, I am Aditya Dave – of standard XI – C and I am going to speak on the topic ‘Hemets - A help or nuisance’
Helmets are needed for two wheeler riders and pillion riders. In modern times with the problem of heavy traffic and lack of parking facilities, people find it convenient to use two wheelers. With the growing number of accidents the government has passed a law for compulsory wearing of helmets. The helmets save the delicate brain and avoid serious head injuries.
However, many people find carrying helmets a problem. It becomes a nuisance to carry them at social functions and business meetings.
As there is no strict action taken, many people carry the helmets on their rear view mirrors.
They usually fall off on the road and cause a hazard to moving traffic - as people and vehicles trip on them. Today many people wear caps which look like helmets to get away from fines but what about their safety ? Good helmets are expensive and spurious traders are ruling the roost by manufacturing cheap and unsafe helmets. Such don’t even have the ISI mark.
Helmets should really be made compulsory for all. The need of the day is stringent laws, fines, penalties and support of the People. Do wear helmets while riding your two wheelers, it will protect you !