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Former SC Judge Sapre Proposes 'No Helmet, No Petrol' Policy for Road Safety
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 14 Nov 2026, 10:47 AM
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Former Supreme Court Justice Sapre has suggested exploring a 'No Helmet, No Petrol' policy to enhance road safety in India.
Former Supreme Court judge Justice Sapre has put forward a proposal to explore a 'No Helmet, No Petrol' policy aimed at improving road safety standards in the country. The suggestion highlights the critical need for stricter enforcement of safety gear usage among two-wheeler riders.
The proposal suggests that fuel stations could be mandated to refuse refueling to riders who are not wearing helmets. This measure is intended to create a direct incentive for compliance with traffic safety regulations at the point of service.
Road accidents involving two-wheelers remain a significant concern in India, often attributed to the non-use of helmets. By linking fuel availability to safety compliance, the policy aims to reduce the number of fatalities and severe injuries on Indian roads.
While the idea is being explored as a potential policy framework, it underscores the ongoing efforts by legal experts and authorities to find effective solutions for the persistent issue of road safety negligence.
The proposal suggests that fuel stations could be mandated to refuse refueling to riders who are not wearing helmets. This measure is intended to create a direct incentive for compliance with traffic safety regulations at the point of service.
Road accidents involving two-wheelers remain a significant concern in India, often attributed to the non-use of helmets. By linking fuel availability to safety compliance, the policy aims to reduce the number of fatalities and severe injuries on Indian roads.
While the idea is being explored as a potential policy framework, it underscores the ongoing efforts by legal experts and authorities to find effective solutions for the persistent issue of road safety negligence.