International Journal of Homoeopathic Sciences

Main aim of the research is to assess the knowledge of wearing Seatbelt and Helmets among the drivers of private vehicle who are visiting Moodbidri Municipality. To assess the knowledge of traffic rules among the adult population. Also to assess whether the peoples are practicing the traffic rules. And the riders are aware about the government action if they are not obeyed the rules. Also having the aim of educating the people about Road-Traffic safety measures. By this research work finding out the cause of not wearing helmet and seatbelt or to know any particular reason behind refusing to wear Helmet and seatbelt while travelling in vehicle. Trying to find out the solution for reducing the fatal and grievous injury in Road-accident because of non-usage of seatbelt and helmet while riding the four-wheeler and two-wheeler vehicle.

Also Aiming at Improvement of Hospital Set up and Arrangement of proper Emergency care unit in the hospital for the patient who are coming to hospital after RTA. Surgery and Medicine Department of the Medical Health Centers have to be improved to provide emergency-health care with all the equipments and all the setup for any procedures.

A questionnaire was prepared regarding the knowledge of wearing seatbelt and helmet .Collected data was evaluated. The collected data was analyzed. Inference was obtained from the data obtained. By this study it was assessed that people are aware of most of rules and regulation of road safety meassures and their importance in preventing RTA but at the same time it was even noted that most of the people have paid fine for not following the Safety measures rules and regulations. From this it can be inferred that though people were aware about wearing seat belt and helmet it has not been practiced properly. Based on this further study can be made and reason for this can be assessed so as to implement the traffic rules properly.