Dear Editor,
THE police need to clamp down on the trend of illegal activities being committed by persons who traverse the city and its outskirts on motorcycles and bicycles as a chosen means of escape. In addition to the present tint removal by the Traffic Department, which must be applauded, it must also be noted that most crimes are committed with the use of motorcycles. The use of tinted vehicles is also a sign of concern, since many now feel it’s a fashion statement to have their vehicles heavily tinted. This type of lawlessness must not be allowed.

Since so many people have been robbed by bandits on CG motorcycles, the police should ensure that they monitor this mode of transport in a database, since it’s the number one choice of movement for many bandits during their execution of nefarious activities.

Many of these riders don’t even have legitimate papers for these motorcycles. There are many persons riding motorcycles in front of the Traffic Department at Eve Leary, at Brickdam, and at many other stations without helmets and any fear of recrimination.

Helmet use has consistently been shown to reduce motorcycle crash–related injuries and deaths, and the most effective strategy to increase helmet use is enactment of universal helmet laws.

Universal helmet laws require all motorcyclists to wear helmets whenever they ride.

By preventing the deaths of motorcyclists and protecting them against injuries, helmet use also translates to economic costs saved at public health institutions.

Police statistics indicate there has been a high percentage of deaths of motorcyclists and pillion riders who do not use the basic protection of a helmet for their own safety. Kindly let the authorities compile statistics on the amount of crime being executed by motorcycle bandits, and it would be realized that there is a trend that needs to be stopped. The law must be enforced condignly.
HALEEM KHAN