Coimbatore Vizha 2024 begins with focus on road safety through ‘No Helmet, No Entry’ initiative
The Hindu
Coimbatore Vizha 17th edition combines celebration with advocacy, promoting road safety and showcasing vintage cars.
The 17th edition of Coimbatore Vizha began on Saturday at the CODISSIA Grounds and was inaugurated by City Police Commissioner V. Balakrishnan.
This year’s event combined celebration with advocacy through the launch of the “No Helmet, No Entry” initiative, aimed at promoting road safety. Educational institutions, IT parks, and hospitals in Coimbatore were encouraged to deny entry to two-wheeler riders without helmets.
“Coimbatore should set an example for road safety by promoting helmet use. Coimbatore Vizha is not just a celebration but also a platform for meaningful advocacy,” said Mr. Balakrishnan.
Earlier in the day, over 40 vintage and classic cars took to the streets of Coimbatore on Saturday in a rally organised by Rotary Coimbatore City in collaboration with Coimbatore Vizha 2024.
The event, flagged off by District Collector Kranthi Kumar Pati at the Coimbatore Cosmopolitan Club, concluded at the Lakshmi Mills Urban Centre. Additional Collector (Development) Sweta Suman, along with Rotary office-bearers and Vizha Co-Chairs, participated in the event.
The rally featured iconic models such as Hindustan Motors’ Ambassador, Chevrolet Depot Hack Woody (1931), Studebaker Champion (1955), and Plymouth Savoy (1957). Car enthusiasts from Coimbatore, Tiruppur, and Chennai displayed vehicles from the 1930s to the 1980s, capturing public attention along the route.
The Collector said, ”Coimbatore is known for its contribution to the automotive industry. This rally and show will inspire the public to witness the elegance of the vintage and classic cars and also see how cars belonging to the current era have evolved.”
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