Workshop Recommendations

To enable promotion of proper usage of helmets and seat belts, following important recommendations were made:

1. There is a need to muster political will for implementation of helmet and seat belt laws.
2. Research to be undertaken to enable manufacturing of user friendly helmets for different categories of road users as well as for hot and humid climates.
3. Helmets and seat belts must be enforced across the country as prescribed by Indian Traffic Legislation and politicians must refrain from indulgence in relaxation of the same.
4. Adequate and directed publicity must be made on TV channels by the National and State Governments to promote the use of safety belts and helmets.
5. Scientific accident investigation must be carried out for all serious fatal accidents so that true data is generated to understand the extent of causes and consequences of collisions related to non-adherence of helmet and seat belt wearing.
6. Tow wheeler manufacturers must make it their duty to promote/provide/include in their costs and sale the provision of helmets.
7. Insurance companies must play a practical role in promoting road safety measures.
   
8. Non-government participation to be actively sought for as it is crucial in promoting usage of safety belts and helmets.

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