To avoid hefty challans, motorists opt for helmets

Jalandhar | Monday | 9th September, 2019

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Ajay JoshiTribune News ServiceJalandhar, September 8As the State Transport Ministry has finally decided to implement the amended Motor Vehicles Act in the state, residents in the city have geared up to prevent themselves from paying hefty fines. Within a week the sale of helmets has surged in the city. Likewise, Sachin Wadhera, an auto dealer, said: “The demand has mostly raised for the helmets worn by women. Shayam Lal, a roadside vendor said: “ I have been selling 10-15 helmets these days on a daily basis. Notably, revising the newly introduced Motor Vehicles Act, the state government has kept Rs 1,000 as challan fee for the offenders riding two-wheelers without helmets..