Archive · 25 Aug 2026
Helmet Drive Penalises 450 Riders On Tirupati's Garuda Varadhi
Police and transport officials checked riders on Garuda Varadhi in Tirupati.
They found 450 two-wheeler riders who were not wearing helmets.
Each rider was booked for breaking helmet rules.
Together, the riders were fined ₹4.5 lakh.
Officials said helmets are required by law.
They explained that helmets help protect riders, not just prevent fines.
Pillion passengers were also told to wear helmets.
More such checks will continue in Tirupati.
Police and transport officials booked 450 two-wheeler riders for riding without helmets.
The enforcement drive took place on Garuda Varadhi in Tirupati on Tuesday.
Officials collected ₹4.5 lakh in fines during the joint operation.
District transport officer Korripati Muralimohan cited Section 129 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.
Repeated violations may lead to driving-licence suspension proceedings, while pillion riders were also urged to wear helmets.
- Who
- Police and transport department officials booked 450 two-wheeler riders; District transport officer Korripati Muralimohan addressed the enforcement.
- What
- A special helmet-enforcement drive resulted in 450 cases and ₹4.5 lakh in fines.
- When
- Tuesday.
- Where
- Garuda Varadhi in Tirupati.
- Why
- To promote road safety and ensure compliance with helmet rules.
- Riders penalised
- 450 two-wheeler riders
- Location
- Garuda Varadhi, Tirupati
- Fines collected
- ₹4.5 lakh
- Legal requirement
- Section 129 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 makes standard helmets mandatory for two-wheeler riders.
- Further penalties
- Action may be taken under Section 194D, and repeated violations may lead to driving-licence suspension proceedings.
- Future enforcement
- Joint enforcement drives will continue in Tirupati.