THE USE OF TWO DISTINCT LAWS ADMITTING TO IDENTICAL OBJECTIVE : PERSONAL SAFETY

Are there options to choose in Law to FOLLOW & to NEGLECT ?

Ever since the ongoing Novel Coronavirus or Covid-19 pandemic, it has resulted us to adapt to the New Normal. However, as the virus infections are being controlled restrictions have reduced simultaneously.

Lately I have noticed everyone consistently wearing a face mask in public places as directed by the Government to avoid getting infected which may lead to death. There are fines being imposed of Rs.200 for not wearing a face mask in public place. This law was imposed for the safety of individuals.

On the contrary, an alternate Law showing an identical intention had been imposed in 1988 for two-wheeler riders to compulsory to wear a helmet when commuting. Presently, deaths by two-wheeler accidents retains the higher fatality rate in the country. Everyone defies laws time-n-again resulting an average of ONE LAKH deaths per year by two-wheeler accident as a persistent fatality rate. There are fines imposed up to Rs.500 for riding without a helmet. This law was imposed yet again for the safety of individuals.Adding on to my observation, majority are riding motorcycles wearing a face mask avoiding or deliberately not wearing a helmet. Not to overlook the fact that both are essential for safety of individual being the reason.

The observation was quite amusing and disturbing both at the same time. I would end by saying

"NEVER RIDE YOUR MOTORCYCLES WITHOUT WEARING THE RIGHT HELMET AND STEP OUT PUTTING ON A FACE MASK GOING IN PUBLIC PLACES. IT IS NOW THAT WE MUST ACT RESPONSIBLY. OUR SAFETY IS PRIORITY. PERIOD!!"