Helmetless riding: BTP books 4,617 cases in a single day
The Bengaluru Traffic Police conducted a special drive against helmetless riding, booking 4,617 cases in one day. The majority of these cases involved riders and pillion passengers not wearing helmets. This initiative aims to raise awareness about the seriousness of such traffic violations in the city.
- ▪The BTP booked a total of 4,617 cases for helmetless riding in a single day.
- ▪3,084 cases were for riders not wearing helmets, while 1,533 involved pillion riders without helmets.
- ▪Riding without a helmet accounted for 29.09% of all traffic violations in Bengaluru in 2025.
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The Bengaluru Traffic Police (BTP) hit the field early on Wednesday and conducted a special drive against helmetless riding during peak hours, booking a total of 4,617 cases across the city.Of the 4,617 cases, 3,084 pertained to riders not wearing helmets, while 1,533 cases involved pillion riders travelling without helmets. According to a BTP source, the drive was aimed at raising awareness among commuters that such violations are taken seriously.The drive comes after the city witnessed a high number of helmetless riding cases.
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