Chennai sources stated that pointing out that the state government is not serious on implementing its own order making wearing of helmets by two-wheeler riders and pillion riders compulsory, Madras high court has directed the state government to sensitize people of the benefits and law regarding wearing of helmet by riders and pillion riders, and the consequence of breach of the mandate.



Meanwhile a division bench comprising Justices S. Manikumar and Subramoniam Prasad gave the directive while passing interim orders on public interest litigation from K.K. Rajendran, which sought a direction to the authorities to implement the provisions of the Motor Vehicle Act, which made it compulsory wearing of helmets by riders and pillion riders of two wheelers. Furthermore the bench said people have to be made aware of the law which makes it mandatory for riders and pillion riders to wear helmets.

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Moreover people have to be made aware of the fact that wearing helmet was a safety measure as per the Motor Vehicle Rules. The bench added “The authorities are directed to file details about the further progress which will be made by the state government to sensitize the people of the benefits and the law regarding wearing of helmet by the riders and pillion riders also and the consequence of breach of mandate”.


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