Helmets made mandatory on Sinamalé bridge
The transport ministry also announced plans to introduce taxi meters.
13 Jan 2019, 9:00 AM
The transport ministry announced Thursday that safety helmets will be mandatory with effect on March 10 for motorcycle drivers on the capital’s Sinamalé bridge.
The decision was prompted by an increasing number of dangerous accidents on the bridge and highway linking the airport island to the capital’s suburb Hulhumalé, Transport Minister Aishath Nahula told the press.
The World Health Organisation lauded the decision and noted that head injuries are the main cause of death and disability among motorcycle users.
“Wearing a helmet has been shown to decrease the risk and severity of injuries among motorcyclists by about 70% and the likelihood of death by almost 40%,” according to the WHO.
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