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14 fake helmets seized in raids
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On the occasion of Road Safety Week, a campaign against supply
and sale of fake helmets has commenced with a raid conducted
on Monday along the St Cruz - Bambolim highway.
In two separate raids, a total of 14 helmets were seized from two
persons selling fake protective headgear by the roadside.
The Department of Legal Metrology following a complaint filed by
Roland Martins, the co-ordinator of GOACAN and member of the
Goa State Consumer Protection Council on Monday initiated action.
Martins drew the attention of the Department to the sale of
fake helmets at a cheap rate thereby tempting two-wheeler riders
to compromise on safety by using alleged sub-standard
protective headgear.
The complaint points out that the helmets are being sold without
the MRP or ISI markings and are not as per the specified norms.
He also emphasized on the need for an investigation by the
authorities into the supply of fake helmets into the Goan markets.
Martins said that he would also draw the attention of the transport
department and the traffic cell of the Goa police on the
seriousness of this issue particularly since these two departments
are the main advocators for the use of helmets.
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GOACAN Post Box 78 Mapusa, Goa 403 507
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