Archive · 20 Aug 2026
Nellore Police Hold Helmet Awareness Campaign for Road Safety
Police in Nellore held a campaign to help people stay safe on the roads.
They visited several places around the city on Wednesday.
Officers explained why helmets are important for people riding two-wheelers.
Helmets can help protect the head during crashes.
Police said both riders and passengers should wear IS-standard helmets.
They also warned people not to speed or use mobile phones while driving.
Triple riding and driving after drinking alcohol were also discouraged.
Police asked everyone to follow traffic rules so journeys can be safer.
Police conducted a road safety campaign in several Nellore localities on Wednesday.
The campaign was held under SP Dr Ajitha Vejendla’s direction and led by ASP Deeksha.
Officials urged both two-wheeler riders and pillion passengers to wear IS-standard helmets.
Police warned against overspeeding, mobile-phone use while driving, triple riding and drunk driving.
The public was asked to follow traffic rules and support the goal of “Safe Journey – Safe Destination.”
- Who
- Nellore police personnel, led by ASP Deeksha under the direction of SP Dr Ajitha Vejendla.
- What
- A road safety and helmet awareness campaign for two-wheeler users.
- When
- Wednesday.
- Where
- Chinthareddy Palem, Golagamudi, KVR Petrol bunk, Ramalingapuram, Penna Barrage point and other areas in Nellore.
- Why
- To promote road safety, reduce road accidents and encourage compliance with traffic rules.
- Campaign focus
- Helmet awareness and road safety
- Organizers
- Nellore police
- Police leadership
- SP Dr Ajitha Vejendla and ASP Deeksha
- Helmet advice
- Both riders and pillion passengers should wear IS-standard helmets
- Warnings
- Overspeeding, mobile-phone use while driving, triple riding and driving under the influence of alcohol
- Campaign slogan
- “Safe Journey – Safe Destination”