Bengaluru sources have stated that the Bengaluru police will now penalize motorists not wearing helmets which comply with ISI certification or comply with standards of the Bureau of Indian Standards. Meanwhile however, commuters will be punished only from February 1 and in the meanwhile the Traffic Department is trying to educate users about the importance of proper helmets.
Additional Commissioner of Police, Traffic R. Hitendra said "A sudden enforcement may create panic and inconvenience among motorists. Hence, we have decided to create awareness about the issue. After a month, there will be a strict enforcement of the rule against using non-ISI certified helmets".
Further Safety expert MN Sreehari welcomed the move and stated that
"It is not just a rule, it has to be followed and mainly the youngsters
have a habit of not wearing helmet. Moreover they should not only wear helmet
to appease policemen but should do it on their own for their safety and the
helmet should completely cover the user's ears and have ISI mark".