Helmet and head injury study of crash involved motorcyclists in delhi

This paper presents the results of studies conducted in Delhi, India, on the pattern of motorized-two-wheeler and helmet use patterns, injuries to two-wheeler crash victims hospitalised in a neurosurgery ward, police reported fatal crashes and biomechanical evaluation of crash involved motorcycle helmets. The results indicate that in the absence of a law, education alone does not convince riders to use helmets in Delhi and that lack of driver training does not seem to be a factor contributing to serious injury and fatal crashes. Conspicuity and better helmet design are the two most important safety measures for motorcycle and scooter riders. For the covering abstract of the conference see TRIS 393117. (Author/TRRL)