RIDERS SHOULD WEAR SNI HELMET

29.07.2010. Posted by translator. Source: 04/06/2010. Tribun Manado

Polresta Tomohon asks workshops and helmet sellers not to sell helmet that not in accordance with the Indonesian National Standard (SNI). This according to the rules of start wearing SNI helmet started from 1 April 2010. "As long as those workshops still selling the non-standard helmets, people would still buying those helmet as the price is cheaper” said Head of SatLanTas Polresta Tomohon, AKP Muhammad Zakiy SH MSi, on Monday (05 /04 / 10). It is said, police will conduct a letter to workshop and seller regarding to this helmet. Police will also write letters to government and private institutions to disseminate these regulations to their employees. The same was submitted to the “pengojek”. In addition, Zackiy also expects to dealers, to give not only one but two SNI helmets for the buyer. So both the driver and the passengers could wear a safe helmet. Currently, according to Zackiy, Tomohon Police will continue socialize the use of SNI helmets. "We still provide a persuasive action. When we find a violation, first we will securing the helmet and advised immediately to wear the proper helmet," he added. Described, in accordance with the regulations in Law Number 22 Year 2009, regarding Traffic and Road Transportation, any person not wearing a SNI helmet can get sanctions imposed maximum of one month imprisonment or a fine that could reach Rp. 250 thousand. He said that the regulation is made to reduce the traffic accident rates. "Especially in Tomohon, motor vehicle accidents mostly occur on the motorcyclist, and the average it hits the head," he added. For the riders, he also requested to obey the traffic regulations. "Complete the license, wearing a helmet, turn on lights, check the motor condition before do traveling, " he concluded. (Suk)