Hyderabad women rue helmet compulsion - Easy Drive Forum

motorbike · 03-11-06, 09:18 AM

Female riders in Hyderabad often write letters to traffic cops, requesting for exemption from wearing a helmet.

Safety does not really seem a point of concern for young girls who are surprised by the helmet check outside their college. Nidhi, a student, said wearing a helmet spoils the just-out-of-shower, wet look on the hair.

"My head pains a lot. And my hair does not set," she said.

"We spend atleast Rs 4000 a month, for hairstyling and grooming. It spoils the hairstyle. That's the main reason. And it is such a burden on the head," added another.

The cops however, are not amused.

"Many complaints are received. When we write a challan, many come up with silly reasons like hair problem, headache etc. But we explain to these teenage girls that a helmet has been manufactured only after a thorough study," said Sampath Kumar, Reddy, Additional ACP, Traffic.

Ever since wearing a helmet was made compulsory in Hyderabad in January last year, the police department has been receiving repeated requests from girls asking to be exempted because it spoils their hairstyle.

Wearing Helmet: It should be mandatory for everybody because of SAFETY CONCERN...

News Source:

streetwisw · 06-02-07, 10:47 PM

Hello,

I have had three motorcycle accidents and a helmet has saved my life,

I definitely advocate a helmet. I have written a book on traffic safety that you can buy in Hyderabad.

hemant · 08-02-07, 11:28 AM

Yes!!!! Every one that rides a motorcycle should be required to wear a helment. If you wear helmet then there is no danger with your head otherwise repercussions??? you know better...

Woman_Driver · 07-02-08, 12:36 PM

Inspite of being a woman driver,I don't see any meaning in the reasons given for not wearing a helmet.What is the use of a hair style if we don't exist after an accident? It's really surprising that somebody has to impose a law on us for our own safety.

puyal · 10-02-08, 10:35 AM

Yeah. Safety of life first then hair! But people who refuse on such grounds will not do so if there are no exemptions at all, like for Sikh men, for whom it is not practical to wear a helmet above their turban(I hope that is the word). In my opinion only people with claustrophobia should be exempted, including pillion riders. For others-wear helmet or don't ride on public road. Period.

mantumadhu · 02-03-09, 09:58 AM

Its just ridiculous that people have to be convinced about their own safety and so stupid that girls give priority to looks and hairstyle over their lives.

03-11-06, 09:18 AM	#1
motorbike Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 113	Hyderabad women rue helmet compulsion Female riders in Hyderabad often write letters to traffic cops, requesting for exemption from wearing a helmet. Safety does not really seem a point of concern for young girls who are surprised by the helmet check outside their college. Nidhi, a student, said wearing a helmet spoils the just-out-of-shower, wet look on the hair. "My head pains a lot. And my hair does not set," she said. "We spend atleast Rs 4000 a month, for hairstyling and grooming. It spoils the hairstyle. That's the main reason. And it is such a burden on the head," added another. The cops however, are not amused. "Many complaints are received. When we write a challan, many come up with silly reasons like hair problem, headache etc. But we explain to these teenage girls that a helmet has been manufactured only after a thorough study," said Sampath Kumar, Reddy, Additional ACP, Traffic. Ever since wearing a helmet was made compulsory in Hyderabad in January last year, the police department has been receiving repeated requests from girls asking to be exempted because it spoils their hairstyle. Wearing Helmet: It should be mandatory for everybody because of SAFETY CONCERN... News Source:

06-02-07, 10:47 PM	#2
streetwisw Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 58	safety first -----yes! Hello, I have had three motorcycle accidents and a helmet has saved my life, I definitely advocate a helmet. I have written a book on traffic safety that you can buy in Hyderabad. Last edited by ravikant; 07-02-07 at 01:47 PM. Reason: Promotion through Website

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes	Rate This Thread
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode	Rate This Thread:

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Should Wearing Helmet Be Made Compulsory For Women?	tarun	Vadodara	2	26-04-09 09:24 PM
Driving Sense in Hyderabad	ganesh	Hyderabad	8	23-06-08 06:03 PM
IT women fight for a fair cause	manoj	Bangalore	1	20-11-06 04:32 PM
Only women need apply for traffic police	rohit	General Discussion	3	01-11-06 01:08 PM
SMS helpline for women employees	road runner	Gurgaon	3	17-10-06 02:19 PM

08-02-07, 11:28 AM	#3
hemant Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 59	Yes!!!! Every one that rides a motorcycle should be required to wear a helment. If you wear helmet then there is no danger with your head otherwise repercussions??? you know better...

07-02-08, 12:36 PM	#4
Woman_Driver Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 4	Inspite of being a woman driver,I don't see any meaning in the reasons given for not wearing a helmet.What is the use of a hair style if we don't exist after an accident? It's really surprising that somebody has to impose a law on us for our own safety.

10-02-08, 10:35 AM	#5
puyal Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Chennai, Tamilnadu, India. Posts: 18	Yeah. Safety of life first then hair! But people who refuse on such grounds will not do so if there are no exemptions at all, like for Sikh men, for whom it is not practical to wear a helmet above their turban(I hope that is the word). In my opinion only people with claustrophobia should be exempted, including pillion riders. For others-wear helmet or don't ride on public road. Period.

02-03-09, 09:58 AM	#6
mantumadhu Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 5	Its just ridiculous that people have to be convinced about their own safety and so stupid that girls give priority to looks and hairstyle over their lives.