Gujarat Police enforces strict helmet rule drive for government employees

Ahmedabad : Gujarat Police has launched a statewide crackdown on helmet rule violations, with a special focus on government employees. The drive, initiated under the directive of Director General of Police (DGP) Vikas Sahay, mandates that both riders and pillion passengers on two-wheelers wear helmets when entering government offices. Starting from today, this campaign has already resulted in hundreds of fines across major cities, including Ahmedabad, Surat, Vadodara, and Rajkot.

Government Officials Not Spared as E-Memos Issued

The police took a no-nonsense approach, strictly implementing the rules and penalizing violators on the spot. In Rajkot alone, 231 individuals were fined for failing to comply with helmet regulations. Even government employees, who are often seen as above the law, were not spared in this extensive traffic drive.

At the Ahmedabad RTO office, applicants without helmets or seatbelts were immediately fined. Similar action was taken outside various government offices in Vadodara, where police personnel themselves were among the first to be penalized for not wearing helmets.

PI K.J. Rana from the traffic branch confirmed that enforcement was being carried out not only at government offices but also at police stations. “We have started issuing fines to police personnel arriving at the Police Bhavan without helmets. The same procedure is being followed at multiple government offices across Vadodara,” he stated.

Excuses Fall Flat as Police Enforce Rules Strictly

Many employees attempted to dodge fines by offering excuses. A government worker at Kuber Bhavan admitted, “I forgot my helmet at home in a hurry. I wear it every day, but today I was running late.” However, such explanations were met with strict enforcement, as police officers made it clear that the helmet rule is non-negotiable.

In Vadodara, the Traffic Police’s operation began by penalizing officers at the Police Bhavan before expanding the drive to other government institutions. Separate teams were deployed across Surat, with officers ensuring compliance outside government offices. ACP V.R. Gam emphasized that the purpose of the drive was not revenue collection but ensuring road safety. “If government employees set an example by following traffic rules, the general public will be encouraged to do the same,” he said.

Ahmedabad Traffic Police Cracks Down on Violators

Ahmedabad’s Traffic DCP Safin Hasan spearheaded an aggressive enforcement campaign outside the Collectorate. Government officials, lawyers, and citizens entering the premises without helmets were immediately stopped and issued e-memos. “People come up with various excuses – they can’t see properly, they’re just traveling a short distance, or they panic while wearing a helmet. But the rule applies to everyone,” Hasan stated.

The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation office also witnessed a wave of enforcement, with traffic police standing at key entry points to catch rule-breakers. However, some individuals managed to evade fines by sneaking in through alternative gates, highlighting the need for additional enforcement measures.

Police Pledge to Continue Crackdown Until 100% Compliance

According to Traffic ACP D.S. Pundia, the drive will continue until full compliance is achieved. “We will not stop this campaign until every single person wears a helmet. Safety is our priority, and these fines serve as a deterrent to those who neglect the rules,” he affirmed.

With widespread deployment of police personnel and separate enforcement teams across cities, Gujarat’s helmet rule crackdown is a clear signal that traffic safety is a top priority. By starting with government employees, the police hope to instill a culture of compliance that extends to the general public.