PRAYAGRAJ, Sept. 11 -- Despite a consistent rise in road fatalities across the state-many involving two-wheeler riders-the government's efforts to enforce helmet use have met with stubborn resistance. A recent initiative, the month-long 'No Helmet-No Fuel' campaign, underscores the seriousness of the issue, yet many commuters continue to flout the rule, risking both their lives and their wallets.

In Prayagraj district, official data from 2024 reveals that the non-use of helmets attracted the highest number of challans among all traffic violations-making it the top revenue earner under the Motor Vehicles Act for the year.

The fine for not wearing a helmet is Rs.1,000. Between January 1 and December 31, 2024, authorities issued 79,317 cha...