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Helmet Study

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A recent CAG study across 11 districts in Tamil Nadu revealed that helmet compliance among children is alarmingly low, even dropping to 0% in some districts. When adults ignore the life-saving importance of helmets, they fail to prioritize safety for their children too. Let’s break this cycle - wear a helmet, and make sure your child does too. 

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Are we there yet? An assessment of helmet compliance across districts in Tamil Nadu

CAG conducted a helmet-compliance study across 11 districts in Tamil Nadu in November 2024. The findings revealed low adherence, particularly among adults in districts like Chengalpattu and Kanchipuram and negligible compliance among children. This is despite  India reporting over 4.6 lakh road crashes, resulting in 1.68 lakh fatalities (in 2022), and Tamil Nadu consistently topping the list for road crashes from 2018 to 2022.

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Buckled up? A report on the assessment of helmet and seat belt law compliance in Chennai.

A study by CAG to analyse compliance with helmet and seatbelt rules in Chennai city. It was found that since its 2017 study, more two-wheeler riders and car drivers were complying with the law. However, pillion and passenger compliance is non-existent.

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