Imphal, July 21: The state transport authority has taken necessary step to ensure wearing of BIS standard helmets while driving/riding 2-wheelers.
According to a notification by M Lakshmikumar Singh, Commissioner of Transport, Government of Manipur, all the concerned motor dealers to complete all the procurement formalities for BIS marked helmets of more than one brand for compulsory supply of head gears within 1 August 2016.
Wearing of helmet is compulsory while driving 2-wheelers and those who violate the rules are punishable under section 177/184 of Motor Vehicle Act 1988, warned the notification.
It also directed the transport department to initiate steps to regulate sale of POL (Petrol Oil and Lubricant) products from petrol stations by issuing instructions not to sale products without helmets.