The Lahore Traffic Police has introduced a new rule making helmets mandatory for all motorcycle riders and passengers, regardless of gender.

Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) Athar Waheed announced this step to improve road safety and reduce deaths caused by head injuries in accidents.

Women have been given a one-week grace period to start following the rule. After that, violators will face fines.

CTO Waheed acknowledged that buying a second helmet may feel costly, especially for online bike riders, but stressed that it is essential for saving lives.

Lahore has about 8 million registered vehicles, and over half of them are motorcycles. With so many motorcycles on the roads, helmet use is crucial to prevent accidents.

Statistics show helmets reduce the risk of death in motorcycle accidents by 26%. The new rule aims to cut head injury deaths by half.

The law also focuses on making online bike riders and delivery workers adopt safer habits while on the road.