Abrar Hussain: Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) Commissioner Asaduzzaman Mia announced yesterday that motorcyclists lacking helmets will be denied fuel at refueling stations.
The Dhaka police chief announced the move, which was first introduced in Rangpur to discipline motorcyclists, at a press briefing at DMP media centre, reports The Daily Star.
“We have requested the filling station owners not to sell fuel to the bikers without safety helmets and the pillion must wear helmet as well,” said Mia.
According to the DMP, the decision is part of a month-long special traffic management initiative starting from today. Additionally, only one passenger will be allowed on motorcycles from now on.
Apart from traffic cops, Rover scouts, girls’ guides and other volunteer organizations will participate in the month-long traffic awareness campaign starting from tomorrow.
The Daily Star added that motorcyclists were found to be the most law-violating citizens during Traffic Week in August. More than half of the 56,349 traffic rules violation cases filed during that time was against riders of two wheelers.
Failure to stop at traffic signal, produce valid documents and driving licenses, not wearing helmets, and travelling against traffic were the top offences.