CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The MoRTH has amended the Central Motor Vehicle Rules, 1989, making the two safety equipment compulsory for children between the age of 9 months and 4 years while riding as a pillion on a motorcycle. In addition to wearing a crash helmet and an adjustable safety harness, the new rules have added speed restrictions too.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways today notified new safety rules for two-wheelers carrying children aged between nine months and four years. As per the new regulations, children are required to wear a crash helmet and a safety harness.

Detailed explanation-3: -Conclusion. Wearing a helmet is compulsory as per the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, and you might face a penalty for not wearing a helmet in India. Wearing a helmet is not just to comply with the law; it is also to ensure that you are safe while you are on the road.

Detailed explanation-4: -Section 129 of this principal Act mandates every individual aged above 4 years to “wear protective headgear” when riding a motorcycle in a public area. As already mentioned, these helmet laws for motorcycles include both the driver and pillion rider.

Detailed explanation-5: -Children above four years are already covered under the Motor Vehicles Act. In 2016, the Centre amended the Act to make it mandatory for children above 4 years to wear helmets while travelling on two-wheelers.