Wearing of protective headgear
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Summary
Anyone driving or riding a motorcycle in a public place must wear protective headgear that meets Bureau of Indian Standards and is securely fastened. The rule does not apply to a Sikh who is wearing a turban while riding. The State Government may make further exceptions by rule.
Example
Ravi rides his motorcycle through a busy street without a helmet. He can be stopped for not wearing protective headgear that meets Bureau of Indian Standards. If Ravi were a Sikh wearing a turban, the requirement would not apply.
Bare Act
Enacted textEvery person driving or riding (otherwise than in a side car, on a motor cycle of any class or description) shall, while in a public place, wear protective headgear conforming to the standards of Bureau of Indian Standards:
Provided that the provision of this sections shall not apply to a person who is a Sikh, if he is, while driving or riding on the motor cycle, in a public place, wearing a turban:
Provided further that the State Government may, by such rules, provide for such exceptions as it may think fit.
Explanations“Protective headgear” means a helmet which—
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(a) by virtue of its shape, material and construction, could reasonably be expected to afford to the person driving or riding on a motor cycle a degree of protection from injury in the event of an accident; and
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(b) is securely fastened to the head of the wearer by means of straps or other fastenings provided on the headgear.
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