NGO claims two-wheeler manufacturers violating safety laws

New Delhi, July 10 (UNI) A non governmental organisation has claimed that two-wheeler manufacturers are not providing ISI mark helmets to customers and are violating safety laws.

According to a survey conducted by the Kamla Jagrati Manch, two- wheeler showrooms obtain a signed declaration from customers, saying they already posses an ISI helmet and do not require a new one.

As per the law, at the time of sale of a two-wheeler the onus of supplying quality helmets, meeting the specifications of Bureau of Indian Standard, is on the manufacturer.

The NGO said during the survey, conducted in about 80 two-wheeler showrooms, the manufacturers were also selling nonISI and substandard helmets to the customers.

It has urged the authorities to ensure that safety norms are adopted.

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