Lucknow police orders: 'No rule, no fuel'

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Lucknow: Coming out strongly in the favour of law and order situation in Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow Police has set out orders to petrol pump owners to not provide fuel to anyone who comes to the petrol pump without a helmet. This reportedly is being done in an endeavor to ensure safety and discourage bikers riding without helmets. As per the order released by Lucknow police, anyone who comes to the petrol pump without a helmet will not be allowed to refill their vehicles. This unique concept will commence from Monday under the slogan 'No Rule, No Fuel'. Lauding the Lucknow police order a local said, "This is a very good decision, this step should have been taken by the government much earlier". Another worker working at the petrol pump said, "We welcome this decision, we were informed to make people aware that refilling will not be allowed if they are not wearing helmet. If customers are not wearing helmets we are refusing them services”. To ensure the implementation of the idea, according to reports, a senior police official had helped set up a meeting with pump owners. The state government had however asked all petrol pumps to report vehicle numbers to transport authorities whenever they found a two-wheeler rider without a helmet. This drive would go on for a week, after which the police will start issuing challans. Lucknow Police is also planning to start a campaign to ensure seatbelts for a safe driving experience, along with compulsory use of helmets. It is pertinent to mention here that Lucknow has been witness to heavy traffic snarls and road accidents continue to be the single-largest cause of deaths in the city.