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New Traffic Rules: Even Wearing a Helmet Will Not Save You From Getting Fined

The guidelines for riding two-wheelers with children under the age of four have been changed by the Ministry of Road Transport and National Highways.

Shruti Kandwal
The new Motor Vehicle Act stipulates that overloading a vehicle may result in a heavy penalty of Rs 20,000.
The new Motor Vehicle Act stipulates that overloading a vehicle may result in a heavy penalty of Rs 20,000.

The new traffic regulations allow for the deduction of Rs. 2000 challan even after wearing a helmet.  Yes, after hearing this, you might be wondering why.

So, if a rider violates Rule 194D of the New Motor Vehicle Act (MVA) by not wearing a helmet strip while driving a motorcycle or scooter, a challan for Rs 1000 may be issued against him. However, you will need to pay a challan for Rs 2,000.

In addition, Article 194D MVA, a rider may be fined more than Rs 1000 if they are found to be using a defective helmet or one that has a BIS registration. Even if you are wearing a helmet at the time, you may still be required to pay a challan for Rs 2000 for breaking the new rules.

In addition, the new Motor Vehicle Act stipulates that overloading a vehicle may result in a heavy penalty of Rs 20,000. Let us also mention that the New Motor Vehicle Act mandates that two-wheeler drivers drive a vehicle while wearing a helmet.

The pillion rider must also wear a helmet. Also, youngsters who do not wear helmets will be fined Rs 1,000.  The guidelines for riding two-wheelers with children under the age of four have been modified by the Ministry of Road Transport and National Highways.

Children riding two-wheelers must use harness belts and helmets in accordance with the new traffic rules. At the same time, the vehicle must maintain a speed of up to 40 km/h during this time. Rs. 1000 fine and a three-month driving license suspension may be enforced for breaking this rule.

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