Mandatory helmet rule: Police begin fines & awareness drive to prevent road accidents in Karnataka's Ballari

Due to a rise in road accident fatalities involving helmetless riders, Ballari police have strictly enforced the helmet rule. Despite previous fines and awareness campaigns, many ignored the rule, citing the district's high temperatures. The police are now focusing on educating and fining riders at key junctions, aiming to make helmet use mandatory, similar to other regions.