New Traffic Rules: If you have a two-wheeler and travel from home to office or anywhere else everyday on this vehicle, then we are going to give you important information. 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 for the pillion rider to wear a helmet, although this is not followed in most parts of the country.
Actually, after the order of the High Court, a new rule is going to be implemented in Visakhapatnam, a big city of Andhra Pradesh from today. Due to which, now the person sitting behind the bike will have to wear a helmet under all circumstances while riding a bike. This decision has been taken in view of the increasing accidents in the city.
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These rules have to be followed
Regarding this, Visakhapatnam Police says that a challan of Rs 1035 will be issued for violating the rules. Along with this, the license of those who break the rules can also be suspended for three months. The police has also given instructions regarding the quality of helmets. For this, it has been told that it will be mandatory to wear only helmets with ISI mark. If this is not done then strict action will be taken for this.
For your information, let us tell you that whether it is Mumbai or Delhi, in these big cities, the rule of wearing helmets by pillion riders on scooters and bikes is strictly enforced. In many cities, it also happens that only the two-wheeler driver is fined for not wearing a helmet. In such a situation, you should follow these rules under all circumstances.
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