Supreme Court Issues Directions To Enforce Helmet Use, Curb Wrong-Lane Driving & Use Of Dazzling Headlights

The Supreme Court issued broad road-safety directions aimed at reducing road accidents by enforcing helmet use, curbing wrong-lane driving and prohibiting the use of dazzling headlights. The Bench identified behavioural and enforcement gaps and directed authorities to take operational steps to improve statutory compliance and on-road policing. The directions emphasise preventive action — public awareness, stricter checks, and standard operating measures for traffic authorities — to reduce fatalities and serious injuries. The Court linked these measures with its wider orders on pedestrian safety and infrastructure, underscoring the need for cohesive action by central and state agencies to implement rules under the Motor Vehicles Act and related statutes. The judgment is positioned as systemic reform rather than case-specific relief, aiming to strengthen enforcement and save lives on busy urban stretches.