In Karnataka, driving a two-wheeler without a helmet will become quite expensive. It is now necessary for all children above the age of four to wear a helmet on a two-wheeler. According to new instructions from the Karnataka state transport authorities, helmets are required for all two-wheeler riders. Those who are more than 4 years of age are also required to wear it. If a person does not follow these rules, his driving license along with the challan will be canceled for up to 3 months.
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According to the Motor Vehicles Act 129, all car drivers or two-wheelers are required to wear belts or helmets. Failure to follow these rules leads to a fine of Rs 1000 and a cancellation of a driving license for 3 months. The Karnataka government has reduced the amount of the fine to Rs 500. Also, the rule for suspension of driving license for 3 months has been imposed for not wearing helmet. It is being told that the state government has taken this decision in view of the increasing incidence of road accidents.
This new order of the state government has come after a directive from the Supreme Court which said that strict rules should be followed for wearing helmets on two-wheelers. Explain that 1.65 crore two-wheelers are registered in Karnataka. Out of which 59.9 lakh are registered in Bengaluru.
