Daijiworld Media Network - Udupi (MS)
Udupi, Jun 2: Superintendent of police (SP) of the district Nisha James said that it is mandatory for the pillion riders in two-wheeler to wear helmet as per rule 129 of Central Motor Vehicle Act of 1989. If this rule is not followed, suitable action will be taken against erring people.
In addition, excepting two and three-wheelers, wearing seat belt is compulsory for all light motor vehicle drivers and passenger who sits in the front seat along with the driver.
Labourers and passengers should not be transported in goods vehicles under any circumstances. More than stipulated number of students should not be transported in school vans, auto rickshaw and private vehicles. The license of the erring driver will be suspended for three months or more as per the order of the Supreme Court. The parents also should not send their children to school in vehicles that carry more than the stipulated number of passengers said a publication sent by SP.