Archive · 3 Oct 2025
Kolkata Police Cracks Down on Helmetless Riders During Puja
During a recent festival, many people in Kolkata were caught riding motorcycles and scooters without helmets.
This was the most common traffic violation.
Police gave out over 4,000 tickets for not wearing helmets.
People gave excuses like forgetting or not wanting to mess up their hair.
The police also found other traffic violations.
This year's problem was similar to previous years.
The police set up checkpoints and ran awareness campaigns to remind people to follow traffic rules and stay safe.
Helmetless riding was the most frequent traffic violation during Durga Puja in Kolkata.
Over 8,000 traffic violations were reported by Kolkata Police during the festival period.
4,320 riders were prosecuted for not wearing helmets.
Excuses for not wearing helmets ranged from forgetfulness to concern about hairstyles.
Kolkata Police conducted awareness campaigns and set up checkpoints.
- Who
- Two-wheeler riders and pillion riders.
- What
- Increase in helmetless riding and other traffic violations.
- When
- Chaturthi to Navami during Durga Puja.
- Where
- Kolkata, India.
- Why
- To reduce traffic violations and promote road safety during the festival.
Riders' Perspective
Police's Perspective
Reasons for Non-Compliance
Riders' Perspective
Riders cited forgetfulness or concerns about hair as reasons for not wearing helmets, or cited short trips.
Police's Perspective
Police enforced fines and conducted awareness campaigns to ensure compliance.
- Violation Type
- Helmetless Riding
- Total Violations
- 8,277
- Helmetless Riders Prosecuted
- 4,320
- Fine for Non-Compliance
- ₹1,000
- Reporting Authority
- Kolkata Police
- Period
- Chaturthi (Friday) to Navami (Wednesday)
