Superintendent of Police L. Subbarayudu, with District Collector S. Venkateswar on horseback as a companion, is leading a motorcycle rally to create awareness about the use of helmets in Tirupati on Monday. | Photo credit: KV POORNACHANDRA KUMAR
The Tirupati district police has made helmets mandatory for motorcyclists from Monday (December 15, 2025). After a week of awareness rides, sloganeering and issuing warnings, the rule went into effect and 700 police officers – wearing helmets – went on a motorcycle rally.
After flagging off the event, District Collector S. Venkateswar rode on the pillar with Superintendent of Police L. Subbarayudu, who led the motorcycle rally, with both officials wearing helmets.
Terming the rule as crucial, the collector cited the tragic number of road deaths among people aged 18-35 and the need to ensure that young people follow safety norms. “Don’t wear a helmet out of fear of being caught, but out of responsibility towards your family,” he advised bikers.
The implementation of the “No Helmet – No Gas” rule will ensure that gas stations will only provide gas to helmeted motorcyclists. “This makes the law tougher and makes our enforcement easier,” Mr Subbarayudu said.
Meanwhile, Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu appreciated the drive and praised the district police. Moving to “X”, Mr Naidu praised the ‘No Helmet – No Gas’ rule in his post as being able to ensure compliance.
The law went into effect simultaneously in all police departments of the district. In Sri City, the police along with the internal security forces of Sri City have announced the implementation of the ‘No Helmet – No Entry in Sri City’ rule to ensure better adherence to the culture of ‘responsible and safe commuting’.
Circle Inspector Srinivas and Sri City Security Chief Y. Ramesh appealed to the riders to wear helmets as an essential protection.
Published – 15 Dec 2025 19:55 IST
