PUNE: The road shipping ministry is about to clear helmets that will probably be lighter and more ethereal this month. It will also impose a complete ban at the manufacture, sale and use of helmets that don't agree to the Indian Standard Institute (ISI) standards.
Any person found promoting non-standard helmets, with out the Bureau of Indian Standards mark in Maharashtra, will face a two-year prison term or a fantastic of Rs 2 lakh.
State police officers said as in line with the new norms, the sale of non-standard helmets will probably be an offence. “Action will probably be taken in opposition to those that promote such helmets alongside roadsides and highways in tempos and different such retailers,” a senior police reliable from the state highways department informed TOI.
The draft notification on high quality regulate laws for helmets issued by the ministry of road shipping and highways (MORTH) is predicted to be made final this month.
“The time frame for the draft issued 3 months ago is over. We are inspecting the responses and the foundations will probably be put out soon,” a senior reliable from the ministry informed TOI.
The new helmets that may hit the marketplace will weigh 1.2 kg as an alternative of the current 1.five kg. Manufacturers will have to agree to the new laws which might be expected to be carried out as early as January 15, ministry assets informed TOI. Once the new laws are in pressure, it is going to make the sale of non-standard helmets an offence.
The new norms for lighter helmets and necessary provision for ventilation in them have been made considering the reasons motorcycle riders cite for shunning the headgear.
The massive collection of two-wheeler injuries around the country brought about the ministry to shape a committee to make lighter helmets.
The suggestions of the government’s panel below joint secretary (shipping) Abhay Damle have been accepted by the Bureau of Indian Standards which can make sure exams are in position for ISI helmets.
“Lighter helmets have been advised to suit Indian road prerequisites. We advised that the helmet weight be decreased by 300gm in order that electorate do not cite its heaviness for not put on one,” the reliable added.
Ministry officers said BIS and the police department of every state must take a look at sub-standard gross sales of helmets. Of the 217 BIS-approved helmet manufacturing gadgets within the country, 4 are in Maharashtra. “All new manufacturing gadgets will have to observe the usual laws,” a senior reliable from BIS Maharashtra area said.
Senior officers from Maharashtra’s visitors department said the new laws will lend a hand better compliance. “Citizens whinge about heavy helmets. Lighter ones will lend a hand improve safety on roads,” an reliable said.
Helmet manufacturers association participants said they have been already making lighter helmets weighing 1kg. “Some corporations may manufacture heavy helmets and a normal rule will get advantages them. We welcome the lighter helmet rule,” said Rajesh Agarwal, member of the Helmet Manufacturing Association of India in Delhi.
Any person found promoting non-standard helmets, with out the Bureau of Indian Standards mark in Maharashtra, will face a two-year prison term or a fantastic of Rs 2 lakh.
State police officers said as in line with the new norms, the sale of non-standard helmets will probably be an offence. “Action will probably be taken in opposition to those that promote such helmets alongside roadsides and highways in tempos and different such retailers,” a senior police reliable from the state highways department informed TOI.
The draft notification on high quality regulate laws for helmets issued by the ministry of road shipping and highways (MORTH) is predicted to be made final this month.
“The time frame for the draft issued 3 months ago is over. We are inspecting the responses and the foundations will probably be put out soon,” a senior reliable from the ministry informed TOI.
The new helmets that may hit the marketplace will weigh 1.2 kg as an alternative of the current 1.five kg. Manufacturers will have to agree to the new laws which might be expected to be carried out as early as January 15, ministry assets informed TOI. Once the new laws are in pressure, it is going to make the sale of non-standard helmets an offence.
The new norms for lighter helmets and necessary provision for ventilation in them have been made considering the reasons motorcycle riders cite for shunning the headgear.
The massive collection of two-wheeler injuries around the country brought about the ministry to shape a committee to make lighter helmets.
The suggestions of the government’s panel below joint secretary (shipping) Abhay Damle have been accepted by the Bureau of Indian Standards which can make sure exams are in position for ISI helmets.
“Lighter helmets have been advised to suit Indian road prerequisites. We advised that the helmet weight be decreased by 300gm in order that electorate do not cite its heaviness for not put on one,” the reliable added.
Ministry officers said BIS and the police department of every state must take a look at sub-standard gross sales of helmets. Of the 217 BIS-approved helmet manufacturing gadgets within the country, 4 are in Maharashtra. “All new manufacturing gadgets will have to observe the usual laws,” a senior reliable from BIS Maharashtra area said.
Senior officers from Maharashtra’s visitors department said the new laws will lend a hand better compliance. “Citizens whinge about heavy helmets. Lighter ones will lend a hand improve safety on roads,” an reliable said.
Helmet manufacturers association participants said they have been already making lighter helmets weighing 1kg. “Some corporations may manufacture heavy helmets and a normal rule will get advantages them. We welcome the lighter helmet rule,” said Rajesh Agarwal, member of the Helmet Manufacturing Association of India in Delhi.
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