Maharashtra: Crackdown on pillions riders not wearing helmets; e-challan machines to reflect separate violations

Maharashtra traffic police launched a statewide crackdown on two-wheeler pillion riders without helmets. E-challan machines will now record pillion violations separately, enhancing enforcement. This move addresses the low helmet compliance rate and aims to reduce road crash fatalities involving both riders and pillions. Stricter enforcement is expected across all urban and rural areas.