LUCKNOW, Jan. 3 -- Enforcement teams issued challans to 40 two-wheelers for riding without helmets in Lucknow on the first day of the national road safety month, which began across Uttar Pradesh following directions from chief minister Yogi Adityanath, officials said on Friday. The month-long campaign, scheduled from January 1 to January 31, aims to promote safer travel conditions on state roads. In Lucknow, the transport department carried out checks alongside an awareness drive launched on January 2 at the regional transport office in Transport Nagar. Officials said the challans were issued as part of intensified enforcement to ensure compliance with traffic rules, especially during winter when fog and low visibility affect road travel. The checks were focused on helmet use among two-wheeler riders, a key safety requirement for urban and highway commuters. Alongside enforcement, a publicity van was deployed at the RTO to reach applicants visiting for driving licence-related services. Motorists were informed about traffic rules, safe driving practices and precautions needed during winter travel, including maintaining low speeds and avoiding distractions while driving. The awareness programme was attended by regional transport officer (administration) Sanjay Kumar Tiwari, regional transport officer (enforcement) Prabhat Pandey, assistant regional transport officer (administration) Pradeep Kumar Singh, and other officials....