Thane Transport Department Cracks Down: Helmet Violations to Face Immediate Fines

• Thane Transport Department initiates strict enforcement of traffic rules to curb rising road accidents.
• The year 2026 will be observed as the 'Two-wheeler Rider and Pedestrian Rescue Campaign' statewide.
• Two-wheeler riders not wearing helmets will face immediate fines; no leniency will be shown.
• In 2025, Maharashtra saw 36,450 accidents with 15,549 deaths, 57% of which were two-wheeler riders.
• Special attention on accident-prone areas, road improvements, and a campaign on Thane-Bhiwandi-Padgha-Shahapur route with radar-equipped vehicles.