Drivers Made To Write Essay For Not Wearing Helmet In Nashik

Darpan News Desk IANS, 13 Jan, 2017 01:12 PM

In a unique way to inculcate among drivers the importance of wearing helmet, Nashik police made those violating the rule to write essay on significance of wearing helmet in ensuring road safety.

Under the traffic police's recent drive carried out in city's Mumbai Naka area, nearly 1,100 people were caught for not wearing helmet and they did not pay the fine, Assistant Commissioner of Police (Traffic) Jayant Bajbale said.

Of the 1,100 people caught, 12 decided to pay the fine and 194 others purchased helmets whereas the rest were made to write the essay, according to the official.

These included doctors, advocates, students and engineers who were appreciated by the police for their effort.

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