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Number of pillion riders not wearing helmets shoots up

November 17, 2022November 17, 2022 Hamsaveni N176Leave a Comment

People unaware about the which rule came in September 2016 Cases of pillion riders not wearing helmets are increasing drastically in Bengaluru. Though the wearing of helmet by pillion riders was made compulsory from September 1, 2016, people still don’t wear them, many carrying them around their elbows. The number of cases registered for the offense […]

Cheap helmets provide little protection to riders

September 7, 2019September 13, 2019 Aarthi N852Leave a Comment

Two wheeler riders in the city use cheap helmets for two reasons: because it’s compulsory and to escape from fine. Bengaluru:Thousands of two-wheeler riders in the city use low-quality helmets to escape being penalized by traffic police. These helmets, priced between Rs 100 and Rs 150,do not havethe ISI mark. “Motorcyclistswear helmets…to escape from police […]