Bhopal : The State Government have asked its all employees to sport helmets compulsorily for their safety on the road. Besides, officers and employees using four wheelers have also been told to fasten seat belt while driving the same.
The State Government have issued directives in this regard to all heads of Departments, Divisional Commissioners, and Collectors. It has been stated in the directives that helment wearing made compulsory in the State Capital has started yeilding good results.The people of Bhopal proved to be law abiding citizens and extended their full cooperation to the road safety drive of State Government.
As per instructions, it is compulsory for all motorcyclists to wear helmet for safety on the road. The State Government wishes that the employees who reach their government offices/work places must sport helmet from the safety point of view. Besides, officers must also wear seat belt while driving their four wheeler vehicles.
It has been instructed that the senior officers should inspire their sub-ordinates officers and employees to use helmet and seat on the road. It will create awareness among other citizens.
The State Government have sought the cooperation of employees’ unions and organisations in compliance of the directives by sending a copy of the directives to them.