‘No helmet, no fuel’ drive begins today | Lucknow News
Lucknow: With a commitment to ensuring the safety of its citizens, the Yogi govt will launch a special month-long road safety campaign, ‘No Helmet, No Fuel,’ starting Monday. The campaign will run across the state under the leadership of district magistrates in coordination with district road safety committees (DRSCs). It will continue until Sept 30, with officers from the transport, police, revenue, and district administration departments sharing key responsibilities.Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has urged the people of the state to follow the message, “First Helmet, Then Fuel.” He emphasised that the initiative is not meant as a punishment but as a step to encourage lawful and safe riding habits. Under the rule, fuel will be dispensed only to riders wearing helmets. The CM also called for public cooperation to make the campaign a success. UP transport commissioner Brajesh Narain Singh said the campaign is entirely in the public interest and will help two-wheeler riders quickly adopt the habit of wearing helmets. He urged cooperation from oil marketing companies and petrol pump operators,adding that the Food and Civil Supplies Department will ensure coordination and monitoring at fuel stations.
