India, March 2 -- In an initiative to encourage road safety while driving vehicles, about 10 universities in Gautam Budh Nagar have decided to disallow entry of helmetless two-wheeler riding students, faculty, and visitors and also those arriving in cars without putting on the mandatory safety belts.

The universities have asked their security heads to ensure compliance of the directive for helmets and seat belts at the entry gates. The non-compliance will lead to no entry into the university premises, said officials.

The step follows an Uttar Pradesh transport department's directive of "No Helmet, No Fuel" at fuel stations, urging two-wheeler drivers to put on helmets to get fuel while visiting any petrol pump, officials said on Saturda...