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Helmets must for pillion rider in Goa
I say very Good move and other states should follow Suite.
Transport minister Ramkrishna 'Sudin' Dhavalikar told the Goa assembly that helmets for pillion riders on two-wheelers will be made compulsory within two weeks.
Replying to a discussion on demands for grants to the transport department, Dhavalikar said that in view of fatalities increasing due to road accidents, the government has already decided to make wearing of helmets compulsory for pillion riders. For the rider, it is compulsory to use helmet on national highways since 2004.
"We'll implement the decision in two week's time," Dhavalikar said. He made the statement after opposition leader Pratapsingh Rane expressed concern over the increasing number of deaths due to road accidents.
Dhavalikar, responding to a point raised by Nuvem MLA Francisco 'Mickky' Pacheco, said that the Goa school bus rules will also be implemented soon.
Regarding Kadamba transport corporation, the transport minister said 100 new buses would be purchased in two months for which the government has sanctioned 30 crore.
Replying to a discussion on demands for grants to the transport department, Dhavalikar said that in view of fatalities increasing due to road accidents, the government has already decided to make wearing of helmets compulsory for pillion riders. For the rider, it is compulsory to use helmet on national highways since 2004.
"We'll implement the decision in two week's time," Dhavalikar said. He made the statement after opposition leader Pratapsingh Rane expressed concern over the increasing number of deaths due to road accidents.
Dhavalikar, responding to a point raised by Nuvem MLA Francisco 'Mickky' Pacheco, said that the Goa school bus rules will also be implemented soon.
Regarding Kadamba transport corporation, the transport minister said 100 new buses would be purchased in two months for which the government has sanctioned 30 crore.