Placeholder canvas
 
Close
Igniting Ideas For impact

Embarking on a transformative journey through six chapters, we traverse India's landscape, exploring pioneering startups and their revolutionary...

8 months

Chennai Police Have a New ‘Shame Tactic’ to Get Riders to Wear Helmets

When the Chennai police realised that fines were not getting motorists to wear helmets, they decided to implement a penalty that bikers are never likely to forget!

Chennai Police Have a New ‘Shame Tactic’ to Get Riders to Wear Helmets

Not wearing your helmet in Chennai won’t cost you a fine, but your dignity.

Get ready to wear a T-shirt with a message on the front that says “Where is helmet?” and “Wear [image of a full-face, crash helmet]” on the back. Once you are done swapping the shirt on your back for this T-shirt, you have to ride around a specified locality with a group of fellow offenders to promote the safety of headgear.

For representational purposes only. Source – Flickr.

Chennai police are implementing the shame-tactic to get offenders to comply, willingly or otherwise, and spread a message on road safety, the Times of India reported.

Deputy commissioner of police, traffic, North Chennai, D Shanmugapriya, came up with the idea when she realised that fines alone were not working.

Officer Shanmugapriya even paid for the printing of 50 of these T-shirts. The DCP and a team of traffic policemen started the drive in Parry’s on Thursday and followed it up in Washermenpet on Friday, where they caught at least 30 bikers riding without helmets.

Most offenders had to wear the T-shirts and follow a police jeep on their bikes through neighbourhoods like Ratan Bazaar, Burma Bazaar and Mint on Friday, halt along the way and advise members of a very confused public about the importance of wearing helmets.


You will also like: Bengaluru Petrol Pump Offering Free Food to Customers Who Skip Meals in the Daily Rush


DCP Shanmugapriya says the move has been effective and could be moved to other parts of the city too.

Srinivasan, one of the violators who took the penalty in good spirit, told the Times of India that he’d never again forget to wear a helmet after this.

“I removed my helmet as I was riding to my destination and then the policemen stopped me. But I’ve learnt a lesson and will be careful from now on,” he said to ToI.

Like this story? Or have something to share?
Write to us: contact@thebetterindia.com
Connect with us on Facebook and Twitter.
NEW: Click here to get positive news on WhatsApp!

This story made me

  • feel inspired icon
    97
  • more aware icon
    121
  • better informative icon
    89
  • do something icon
    167

Tell Us More


We bring stories straight from the heart of India, to inspire millions and create a wave of impact. Our positive movement is growing bigger everyday, and we would love for you to join it.

Please contribute whatever you can, every little penny helps our team in bringing you more stories that support dreams and spread hope.

Support the biggest positivity movement section image Support the biggest positivity movement section image
Shorts

Shorts

See All
 
X
 
Sign in to get free benefits
  • Get positive stories daily on email
  • Join our community of positive ambassadors
  • Become a part of the positive movement