Women Pillion Rider riding in a motor cycle without a helmet
2 years ago
I have received E challan for violating 1: Pillion Rider riding in a motor cycle without a protective headgear (helmet) Sec / Under 129 M V act 1988 ( U/Sec 129 MV Act 1988,
kindly, please clarify me the following M.V act 417A which says for Exemption for woman pillion driver
BUT 417-A.OF TAMILNADU MOTOR VEHICLES RULES-
Exceptions in wearing protective headgear (Helmet).— The provisions of Section 129 of the Act providing for compulsory wearing of protective headgear (Helmet) shall not apply to the following
categories, namely:-
(i) Persons who belong to "Meivazhi Sabha" or "Meivazhi Salai" who wear turban while riding on a
motor cycle; and
(ii) "Woman" or "Child" riding in motor cycle as pillion.
Thanks in advance for your guidance
If you are under such exceptions, you can plead it in court. Each state has its own laws regarding this and you can contact a lawyer in case you need any further advice.
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