Auto / Helmet harness belt for child on Scooty bikes speed limit up to 40 kmph new road safety rules traffic challan morth

Auto | The latest news has come out regarding the new traffic rules. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has come up with a new rule for two wheeler drivers. In this, new safety rules have been notified for transporting children below the age of four years on a two-wheeler. In this new rule, it will be mandatory for two-wheeler drivers to use helmets and harness belts for children and also limit the speed of the vehicle to only 40 kmph.

How much fine for violation?

Violation of the new traffic rule can result in a fine of 1000 and suspension of driving license for three months. The Central Motor Vehicles Act has been amended to incorporate a new rule to ensure greater safety for children who sit behind on two wheelers. This rule covers children up to the age of four.

As per the new rules, the safety harness used should be lightweight, waterproof, cushioned and have a load carrying capacity of 30 kg. To secure the child during the entire duration of the journey, the driver has to tie the child safety harness, which comes with two straps.

In this new rule, it will be necessary to wear a crash helmet or cycle helmet during the journey. Helmets should comply with the standards specified by the government. The Center has already notified the manufacturers to start making helmets for children.

The new rule also makes it mandatory for two-wheeler riders to ensure that the speed of the vehicle does not exceed 40 kmph while traveling with children. Earlier in October last year, the ministry had proposed a change in the rule by issuing a draft notification. In this, it was proposed to make the use of safety harnesses and crash helmets mandatory for the drivers of the vehicles.