Pillion riders in Visakhapatnam must mandatorily wear helmets from October 20
- Visakhapatnam
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Praveena M
- October 08th 2022
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Starting from October 20, Pillion riders in Visakhapatnam must wear helmets. A Rs 1000 fine will be imposed if the pillion rider does not wear a helmet.
As per Section 129 of the Motor Vehicle Act, of 1988, helmet for pillion riders is compulsory. Visakhapatnam District Collector A. Mallikarjuna has directed the transport and police departments to ensure that helmet rules are followed by not only two-wheeler riders but also pillion riders in Visakhapatnam.
This decision came after more than 70 two-wheeler riders and the people sitting behind them died in accidents in the Visakhapatnam district from January to August 2022.
