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Bengaluru : The state government of Karnataka  issued a order that two wheeler riding along with pillion, without helmet will be fined and rider’s driving license will be suspended for three months with fine of Rs. 2000.

As per the directions of the Supreme Court, the state government of Karnataka has been given order that the recently amended Motor Vehicles Act 2019, recognizes overloading of pillion riders as an offence, As per the road safety laws in India, only two people are allowed to ride with helmet on a two wheeler, comprising of the driver and the pillion rider with helmet both. 

In case more than two people are found riding a motorcycle without helmet, then a two wheeler fine of Rs. 2000 will have to be paid along with disqualification of driving license for three months.

Traffic rules have been designed to ensure the safety of vehicle drivers, pillion riders, pedestrians as well as the two wheeler itself. It is important for everyone to follow road safety rules to ensure that no lives are lost due to road accidents. Besides, the traffic rules for two wheelers are the best way to avoid paying hefty fines under the MVA 2019.