New traffic rules: After the High Court order, pillion riders in Visakhapatnam will have to wear helmets from September 1. If someone does not follow this rule, he will be fined Rs 1035. Not only this, the license of those who break the rule can also be suspended for three months.
New traffic rules: If you ride a bike or scooter then this news is for you. A new traffic rule is going to be implemented from September 1. Under the Motor Vehicle Act, it is mandatory for the pillion rider to wear a helmet but it is not followed in most parts of the country. Leave alone the pillion riders, even the two-wheeler riders themselves ride without helmets. Actually, a new rule is going to be implemented in Visakhapatnam, a big city of Andhra Pradesh. Under this new rule, now the person driving a two-wheeler and the pillion rider will have to wear a helmet at all times.
New rule implemented from September 1
After the order of the High Court, now the pillion riders will have to wear a helmet from September 1 in Visakhapatnam. The government has implemented this new rule so that the increasing road accidents in the city can be controlled. This decision has been taken in view of this. Visakhapatnam Police Commissioner Shankhabrata Bagchi and District Collector, District Road Safety Committee Chairman Harendheera Prasad, while holding a meeting recently, said that if you do not follow these rules, you may have to face troubles.
According to Visakhapatnam Police, if anyone does not follow this rule, a challan of Rs 1035 will be issued. Not only this, the license of those who break the rule can also be suspended for three months. Instructions were also given regarding the quality of helmets. Only ISI marked helmets should be worn, if anyone wears a poor quality helmet, action will be taken against him.
Why is helmet necessary
Through this article, we want to tell everyone that you should wear helmet not just to avoid challan but also to keep in mind your and the person behind you’s safety. Because if an accident happens, you can get a severe head injury. In many cases, people have even lost their lives.
