It is very important to follow traffic rules for driving on the road. If you do not follow the rules, you may have to face a hefty fine. It is very important to wear a seat belt in four-wheelers and a helmet in two-wheelers. This is not only a rule, but it is also very important from the safety point of view. If someone meets with an accident while driving a two-wheeler, then wearing a helmet can save him from serious head injuries. Helmet can save someone’s life by keeping the head safe. Along with all this, the most important thing is that some traffic rules have been made in India. Which are very important to follow for road safety. There is one such community, which is exempted from wearing a helmet.

In India, a fine is imposed for riding a motorcycle or scooter without wearing a helmet. This fine may vary from state to state. However, in most states, a fine of Rs 1000 is imposed for riding a two-wheeler without a helmet. In some states, this fine can be even higher. Earlier, there was a lesser fine for not wearing a helmet.

Sikh community got exemption for not wearing helmet

There is a community in the country that may or may not wear a helmet. The traffic police do not issue a challan to them. Section 129 of the Motor Vehicle Act states that only those people who belong to the Sikh community are given the freedom to not wear a helmet. But a condition has been added to this as well. It states that only those people in the Sikh community who are wearing a turban are free to not wear a helmet. The rule is that if a turban is worn while driving a motorcycle or scooter, then only a challan will not be issued for not wearing a helmet. This rule has been made to respect the religious rights of the Sikh community. Helmets are not necessary for children below the age of 4. But helmets are extremely necessary for children above the age of 4.

This is how you got exemption for not wearing helmet

Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Chandrakesh Singh at Police Training Center, Sitapur, Uttar Pradesh Police says that Sikh community is exempted from helmet rules, but this exemption is only for Sikhs who wear turbans. This rule has been made to respect the religious rights of the Sikh community. Actually, Sikhs wear turbans on their heads. Due to which helmets do not fit on their heads. Along with this, their turbans work as helmets during accidents. It protects them from serious head injuries. Apart from these, if someone has such a medical condition. Due to which he cannot wear a helmet on his head. He can avoid challan by showing medical certificate.

Keep these things in mind too

If you are thinking of buying a new helmet for yourself these days, then keep in mind the right quality of the helmet. A good helmet will keep your head safe. Also, it is very important to wear the helmet properly. It is important to ensure that the helmet fits the head and covers the ears. Road safety is everyone’s responsibility. We all should follow traffic rules and take care of our own and others’ safety. Wearing a helmet is an important part of road safety.

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Actually, not wearing a helmet was already involved in breaking the rules, but now not wearing a helmet properly has also been included in the traffic rules. Not only this, for this the traffic police is also challaning Rs 1000 to 2000. However, even after knowing this rule, many people do not wear helmets. Or wear the helmet but make mistakes while wearing it. In such a situation, we are telling you how to wear the helmet properly, so that you can stay safe and avoid challan.

How to wear a helmet

It is very important to wear a helmet before driving a two-wheeler or sitting on top. This is necessary so that there is no injury to your head during the accident. In most of the accident cases, people lose their lives due to head injury. In such a situation, whenever you wear a helmet, keep in mind that it should be fixed on your head very well. Don’t forget to put on the strip after wearing the helmet.

Many times people use helmet just to avoid challan. They don’t strip. Not only this, many people’s helmets do not have a strip lock. Or it is broken. In all these situations, you can be invoiced.

Now 2000 rupees invoice

The Government of India has made changes in the 1998 Motor Vehicles Act. In which an immediate fine of up to Rs 2,000 will be imposed on two-wheeler riders for not wearing helmets or not wearing helmets properly. That is, if the bike rider is wearing a helmet, but it is open, then a fine of Rs 1,000 will be imposed on it. Even if you are wearing a helmet and have not worn the head strap tightly, you will be fined Rs 1,000. Overall, the helmet now has to be worn completely properly. If this does not happen, then you will have an invoice of Rs 2000.

Must have ISI mark on the helmet

If the helmet does not have BSI (Bureau of Indian Standards ISI) mark, you can be fined 1,000. That is, you have to wear only ISI marked helmet while driving bike-scooter. If this does not happen, then under Section 194D MVA of the Motor Vehicle Act, you will be fined Rs 1,000. However, the Delhi Police is currently challaning people for Rs 1000.

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