Friday, November 22nd, 2024

Only in this place in India you are allowed to ride a bike without helmet, even if the traffic police sees you, they will not stop you


If you are fond of travelling, then you must have explored different parts of India. Traffic rules have been made in every city keeping in mind the safety of the people. If these rules are broken, a hefty fine is also imposed. One of these rules is wearing a helmet. That is, if you have gone to visit a city and do not wear a helmet, then you will also be fined thousands of rupees.
But there is a category of people who have been given complete freedom from this rule. Even if these people pass in front of the traffic police without wearing a helmet, the police cannot issue a challan to them. Because the government itself has given them the freedom to drive without a helmet.

This happens the most in this city

If you ever go to the state from Punjab or Haryana, don’t be surprised if you see such a sight here. Actually, the Sikh community has the highest number of people living in these two states and in India, people from the Sikh community are allowed to drive without a helmet. Apart from this, this rule is also applicable for the places in India where people from the Sikh community live.

Why this rule has been made

Why this rule has been made

Actually, people of Sikh community wear turbans on their heads. The turban fits with many layers, it is not possible to wear a helmet over it. Apart from this, the rule of wearing a helmet while driving a two-wheeler has been made for the safety of the people. In such a situation, the helmet protects the head from serious injuries. Even if the people of Sikh community do not wear helmets, they have no fear, because the turban protects their head.

These people also get exemption for not wearing helmet

These people also get exemption for not wearing helmet

Apart from the Sikh community, a person is also allowed to not wear a helmet in some medical conditions. If a person has a head injury and does not wear a helmet, the police cannot issue a challan against him/her.

What does helmet regulation and law say in India

What does helmet regulation and law say in India

According to section 129 of the Helmet Regulation and Law in India, if you drive a two-wheeler without wearing a helmet, you can be charged a fine of up to Rs 5000. Not only this, your driving license is also suspended for three years.

what is the new rule

what is the new rule

According to the new Motor Vehicle Act, if a child of even 4 years of age is riding on a two-wheeler, then he/she/she is required to wear a helmet. Similarly, it is mandatory for the person sitting behind to wear a helmet as well.

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