The police will strictly enforce the law regarding two-wheelers. After the order of the High Court, the rules will be strictly followed.From September 1, challans will be issued to those who break the rules.
New Delhi. If you have a two-wheeler and travel from home to office and office to home by riding it daily, then this news is for you. Actually, a new rule is going to be implemented in Visakhapatnam, a big city in the South Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. Now, while driving a scooter or bike, the pillion rider will have to wear a helmet at all costs. Under the Motor Vehicle Act, it is mandatory to wear a helmet while riding a pillion but it is not followed in most parts of the country.
After the High Court order, pillion riders in Visakhapatnam will now have to wear helmets from September 1. This decision has been taken in view of the increasing road accidents in the city. Visakhapatnam District Collector, District Road Safety Committee Chairman Harendheera Prasad and City Police Commissioner Shankhabrata Bagchi recently held a meeting. He said that if you do not follow these rules, you may have to face troubles.
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Visakhapatnam police says that those who violate the rules will be fined Rs 1035. The license of those who break the rules can also be suspended for three months. Instructions were also given regarding the quality of helmets. It was told that only helmets with ISI mark should be worn, otherwise strict action will be taken. Let us tell you that in big cities like Delhi, Mumbai, the rule of wearing helmets by pillion riders on scooters and bikes is strictly enforced. In many cities, a challan is issued only for not wearing a helmet to the driver driving a two-wheeler.
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FIRST PUBLISHED : August 10, 2024, 23:38 IST
