Mysuru Records Dramatic Drop in Helmet-Less Rider Fatalities
Mysuru city has witnessed a remarkable decrease in deaths among two-wheeler riders who were not wearing helmets. The current year 2025 shows only nine fatalities so far. This number represents a sharp decline from the 22 deaths recorded during the same period in 2024.
Police Credit Stricter Enforcement and Public Awareness
Police officials directly attribute this positive trend to two main factors. They have implemented stricter enforcement of existing traffic regulations. Simultaneously, authorities have launched a stronger push on public awareness campaigns focusing on helmet safety.
According to official police data, 54 accidents involving two-wheelers were reported in 2025. Among these, nine riders who were not wearing helmets lost their lives. Another 45 riders sustained injuries in these incidents.
The comparison with 2024 reveals the scale of improvement. Last year saw 22 deaths due to head injuries from not wearing helmets. Additionally, 25 riders were injured from a total of 47 accidents reported during that period.
Two-Year Statistics Highlight Preventable Tragedies
Looking at the broader picture over the last two years, the numbers tell a sobering story. A total of 32 riders lost their lives specifically because they were not wearing helmets. Another 80 riders suffered injuries in similar circumstances.
Police officers emphasize that every single one of these fatalities could have been prevented. Simple adherence to the helmet rule would have saved these lives. Overall, authorities documented 101 accidents involving riders without helmets across these two years.
Innovative Awareness Campaign Makes Impact
Mysuru city police launched a unique and creative awareness campaign to address this issue. Their approach involved both positive reinforcement and educational measures.
Officers greeted two-wheeler riders who were properly wearing helmets with roses. This gesture aimed to reward and encourage safe behavior. For riders caught without helmets, police provided immediate lessons. These sessions explained the importance of helmet use and the severe consequences of accidents without protection.
Blood Donation Drive Supports Accident Victims
The campaign extended beyond traditional traffic enforcement. City police officers organized a blood donation drive as part of their road safety awareness efforts.
Assistant Commissioner of Police (Traffic) M Shivshankar explained the reasoning behind this initiative. Accident survivors often require significant blood transfusions following severe blood loss in crashes. Traffic police decided to donate blood themselves to support this need while observing their safety campaign.
The blood donation camp was organized in association with Avant BKG. More than 100 police personnel and department staff participated in this humanitarian effort. This activity formed part of a month-long road safety awareness campaign conducted by Mysuru city police.
Police Continue Safety Advocacy
Authorities maintain their consistent message to all two-wheeler users. They urge riders to wear properly certified helmets that are correctly fastened. Police stress that helmet use remains one of the most effective ways to reduce serious injury and death in motorcycle crashes.
The requirement applies equally to both riders and pillions. Mysuru's combined approach of enforcement, education, and community engagement appears to be yielding tangible results in saving lives on the city's roads.
