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Riding a bike without the helmet,
is dangerous.
According to WHO, each year about 1.2 million people die as a result of
road traffic crashes, and millions are injured or disabled. Wearing a
helmet can reduce the chance of head injuries and fatalities resulting
from motorcycle crashes. It can decrease the risk and seriousness of
injuries among motorcyclists by 70% and chances of death by 40%. Many
countries of the world have adopted the strategy of wearing helmet as
they have adopted the laws enforced and raising public awareness about
the benefits of helmet use and this law.
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Pakistani traffic authorities have taken the situation seriously.
Realizing the level of seriousness, DIG Traffic of Karachi has announced
that wearing helmet will be compulsory for motorcycle riders along with
their companions. This rule will be effective from June 1st 2015 in all
the metropolis and strict action will be taken against those who violate
it. The female riders are not exempted from this law and they are
instructed to wear helmets. The action has been taken in accordance with
the Motorcycle Safety Ordinance.
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