Dear Editor,
Police need to clamp down on the trend of illegal activities being committed by persons who traverse the city and its outskirts on motorcycles and bicycles as a chosen means of escape. In addition, to the present tint removal by the traffic department which must be applauded, it must also be noted that most crimes are committed with the use of motorcycles. The use of tinted vehicles are also a sign of concern since many now feel it’s a fashion statement to have their vehicle heavily tinted. This type of lawlessness must not be allowed.
Meanwhile, since so many people have been robbed by bandits on CG motorcycles the police should ensure that they monitor this mode of transport in a database since it’s the number one choice of movement for many bandits during their execution of nefarious activities.
Many of these riders don’t even have legitimate papers for these motorcycles. Imagine there are many persons riding motorcycles in front of the Traffic Department, Eve Leary, Brickdam Police Station and many other stations without helmets and any fear of penalty.
Helmet use consistently has been shown to reduce motorcycle crash–related injuries and deaths, and the most effective strategy to increase helmet use is enactment of universal helmet laws. Universal helmet laws require all motorcyclists to wear helmets whenever they ride. By preventing motorcyclist deaths and protecting against injuries, helmet use also translated to economic costs saved at public health institutions. Police statistics indicate there have been a high percentage of deaths of motorcyclist and pillion riders who do not use the basic protection of a helmet for their own safety. Kindly let the authorities compile statistics on the amount of crime being executed by motorcycle bandits and it would be realized that there is a trend that needs to be stopped; the law must be enforced condignly.
Yours faithfully,
Haleem Khan
