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Helmets for Pillion Riders Compulsory in Bengaluru With Effect From 20 Jan 2016

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Do you live in Bengaluru? If so, then you will have to buy a helmet for yourself, if you want to ride a bike or even if you want someone to get you a lift on a two-wheeler. 
The Bengaluru Traffic Police had implemented a rule starting last week of October 2015, which stated "Helmets Made Compulsory for Pillion Riders". It was supposed to be implemented six months back but because of BBMP polls it got delayed.
Bengalurians have had demanded for more time as the ISI mark helmets cost over thousands rupees each and these helmets do not fit children pillion riders.
Bengaluru Traffic Police has already given 3 months of time for the riders to make proper arrangement of helmets for pillion riders.
With effect from 20th Jan 2016, the pillion riders found without helmets will be penalised.
The rule says that helmets are compulsory for the rider as well as pillion riders too. Otherwise you will have to pay a penalty of Rs. 100 for the violation of rule and even your driving licence would be cancelled if you pay the penalty, the third time.
Its been strictly directed to the Transport Authorities to crack the whip on helmetless pillion riders. Naturally after implementation of this rule, citizens of Bengaluru have opposed the move as they will have to spend another Rs. 1000-1500 minimum to get a helmet for pillion rider.
Even the citizens have complained about the negligency of the government over maintainance of road and covering up of potholes in the city. 
Be informed that the city has witnessed a lot of deaths as a result of accidents happened on road humps and potholes.
Let us inform you here that Karnataka ranks among the top five states in the country in death of pillion riders and motorcyclists on road accidents. 

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