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Not wearing a helmet is already included in breaking the rules, but now not wearing the helmet properly has also been included in the traffic rules. Not only this, the traffic police can also issue a challan of Rs 1000 to 2000 for this. However, even after knowing this rule, many people do not wear helmets. Or they wear helmets but make mistakes in wearing it. In such a situation, we are telling you the way to wear the helmet properly, so that you stay safe and avoid any kind of challan.
How to wear a helmet?
It is very important to wear a helmet before driving or sitting on a two-wheeler. This is necessary so that your head does not get hurt during an accident. In most cases of accidents, people die due to head injuries. In such a situation, whenever you wear a helmet, make sure that it is properly fixed on your head. Do not forget to put the strip after wearing the helmet. Many times people use helmets just to avoid challan. They do not wear the strip. Not only this, many people's helmets do not have a lock for the strip. Or it is broken. In all these situations, you can get a challan.
Now the fine is Rs 2000
The Government of India has made changes in the Motor Vehicle Act of 1998. Under this, now if two-wheeler riders do not wear helmets or do not wear helmets properly, then they will be immediately fined up to Rs 2,000. 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 him. If you are wearing a helmet, but it is not tied tightly with a headband, then also a fine of Rs 1,000 will be imposed on you. Overall, now the helmet will have to be worn completely properly. If this is not done, then a fine of Rs 2000 will be imposed on you.
The helmet must have ISI mark
If the helmet does not have BSI (Bureau of Indian Standards ISI) then you can be fined Rs 1,000. That is, you will have to wear a helmet with ISI mark while driving a bike or scooter. If this is not done, then you will be fined Rs 1,000 under section 194D MVA of the Motor Vehicle Act. However, Delhi Police is currently issuing challan of Rs 1000 to people.