New Delhi: India’s streets are a sight to behold, as motorcycles and scooters carrying 2 passengers are a typical sight. However, a lot of people in India are aware that this practice is illegal and can put their lives at risk. Under the recent traffic rule enforcements, the government has made this issue quite visible with hefty fines being given to those who do not follow the rules.
The Rule is Clear
The Motor Vehicles Act specifically states in Section 194 C that motorcycles are allowed to have one pillion rider only. This rule, which people mostly go against, has now had measures taken for implementation to be carried out strictly all over the country.
Charges for Excess Persons
In the case of violating the laws of this nature, offenders must pay the sum of ₹1,000 for each and every instance. Besides, those who keep on repeating the said acts jeopardise not only their chances of being fined multiple times but also of cancelling their licenses and therefore becoming subject to imprisonment. The authorities are visibly strict about the issue and emphasise a policy of zero tolerance.
Besides Finances: It Relates to the Security of People
Although the fine is quite noteworthy, the true price of Two-wheelers being overloaded with passengers is the risk of human life. As stated by experts in the field of traffic, by adding more load to a two-wheeler, it not only affects but also wholly renders the balance of the vehicle, which leads to an accident.
The Campaign to the Awareness of the Public
The law enforcement authorities are persuading the people to respect the rules of safety over the temptations of comfort. “It is not only about getting rid of the fines,” commented one senior traffic officer. “The key point is to acknowledge the fact that each additional passenger on a two-wheeler will undoubtedly escalate the risk of a deadly accident.”
The ongoing crisis for India’s roads cannot be overlooked; hence, the strict measures for overloaded two-wheelers are perceived as a very necessary mechanism to decrease the death toll on the roads. The message is easy enough: In the case of motorbikes, two are company, and three are not fitting in and are therefore breaking the law.