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Poor roads, faulty helmet: 6 two-wheeler riders die every hour in accidents

India needs stricter licensing laws and must ensure use of proper helmets through effective communication and fines

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Vehicles driven by untrained and unqualified drivers are a serious traffic hazard.

Prachi Salve, Shrenik Avlani | IndiaSpend

10 min read Last Updated : Dec 27 2020 | 8:16 PM IST

As two-wheelers become more popular in the absence of public transport, the number of road accidents involving these is also growing. More than a third (37%) of those killed in road accidents in 2019 were two-wheeler riders, noted a Ministry of Road Transport and Highways' report published in October this year.

More crashes and deaths are resulting from faulty licensing laws, no training, poor roads and unsafe helmets. Just correct helmet use could reduce the risk of fatal injuries by 42% and head injuries by 69%, a World Health Organization report said.

India needs stricter licensing laws and must ensure

Topics : Road Accidents Traffic safety Road safety

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