Take action against manufacturers of unsafe helmets to improve road safety: Center for district officials
In an effort to reduce road accidents in the country, the Government on Saturday said it has asked district collectors and district magistrates to launch a nationwide campaign targeting manufacturers and sellers who sell illegal helmets to two-wheelers.
Substandard helmets, which do not have the necessary BIS certificates, are being sold on the street which endangers public safety and is associated with many deaths in road accidents. The government has already made helmet wearing compulsory under the Motor Vehicles Act 1988.
The government has called for stricter enforcement against manufacturers operating without BIS licenses or using fake ISI marks, as well as retailers who sell these illegal products to unwary consumers.
“Consumers can verify that the helmet manufacturer is licensed by BIS through the BIS Care App or by visiting the BIS website,” said the Department of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution. This program comes as a response to growing concerns about the quality of helmets available in the market and their important role in protecting lives on the road.
“Helmets save lives, but only if they are of good quality. This program is important in removing unsafe helmets from the market and educating consumers about the importance of BIS approved products. We urge all stakeholders to fully participate in this campaign for the safety of our citizens,” said Nidhi Khare, secretary, Department of Consumer Affairs. .
The government has urged district officials to take personal interest in the matter and launch a special campaign to ensure compliance with the Quality Control Order. District officials are encouraged to cooperate with the District SP and BIS to detect and deal with violations.
So far, 162 licenses have been cancelled/expired related to the production of inferior/non-lSI helmets. Also, a total of 27 searches and seizures have been made for misuse of BIS standard marks/violation of quality control orders and cases have been filed in various courts, informed the Department.
