The Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) has announced that wearing helmets will now be mandatory for both riders on a motorcycle, regardless of gender.  According to Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) Zeeshan Haider, the decision applies to both male and  female passengers and will be enforced following a two-week awareness campaign.

During this period,  the public will be educated about the importance of wearing helmets for both rider and pillion.  “After the two-week grace period, fines will be imposed on violators who fail to comply with the  double-helmet rule,” the CTO stated. He added that helmet usage significantly increases the chances of survival in case of an accident.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP)