"Stop showing two-wheeler riders sans helmet in films"

Image
Press Trust of India Thiruvananthapuram
Last Updated : Dec 01 2013 | 8:30 PM IST
Like curbs on smoking scenes in movies and tele-serials, the film fraternity has been asked to stop showing scenes of people riding two-wheeler without helmet.
A letter in this regard has been written by Kerala Transport and Road Safety Commissioner Rishiraj Singh to the Malayalam film organisations and the Film Certification Board.
According to sources, Singh held that showing two-wheeler riders without protective headgear, as insisted by the rules, would give a wrong signal to viewers.
Such scenes would compromise the road safety laws, Singh, an IG-rank IPS officer, said in his letter.
He also pointed out that Hollywood movies never showed two-wheeler riders without helmets.
*Subscribe to Business Standard digital and get complimentary access to The New York Times

Smart Quarterly

₹900

3 Months

₹300/Month

SAVE 25%

Smart Essential

₹2,700

1 Year

₹225/Month

SAVE 46%
*Complimentary New York Times access for the 2nd year will be given after 12 months

Super Saver

₹3,900

2 Years

₹162/Month

Subscribe

Renews automatically, cancel anytime

Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans

Exclusive premium stories online

  • Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors

Complimentary Access to The New York Times

  • News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic

Business Standard Epaper

  • Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share

Curated Newsletters

  • Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox

Market Analysis & Investment Insights

  • In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor

Archives

  • Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997

Ad-free Reading

  • Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements

Seamless Access Across All Devices

  • Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app

More From This Section

First Published: Dec 01 2013 | 8:30 PM IST

Next Story