The Uttar Pradesh government will launch a month-long campaign, ‘No Helmet, No Fuel’, from September 1, under which petrol pumps will deny fuel to two-wheeler riders not wearing helmets, the state government announced on Wednesday.
According to an official release, the drive will be led by district magistrates in coordination with road safety committees. Police, transport, revenue, and district administration officials will work together to ensure compliance with helmet rules under the Motor Vehicles Act.
Transport Commissioner Brajesh Narayan Singh said the initiative is “not a punishment but a pledge for safety.” He appealed to citizens, petrol pump operators, and oil companies to cooperate, adding, “Make ‘Helmet first, fuel later’ a rule, because wearing a helmet is the simplest insurance to save lives.”
Section 129 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, makes helmets mandatory for both riders and pillion passengers, while Section 194D prescribes penalties for violations. The Supreme Court’s Road Safety Committee has also advised states to prioritize helmet enforcement.
The Food and Civil Supplies Department has been tasked with coordination and monitoring at petrol pumps, while the Information and Public Relations Department will carry out awareness campaigns.