Madras High Court rules – every two-wheeler must come with a pair of helmets and a helmet lock

There is a rule that every two-wheeler rider must wear a helmet – it is a safety device and protects the head from any serious injury in case of an accident. But, the rule is seldom enforced and, a full family can at times be seen on a two-wheeler. This situation is not restricted to any particular region but is quite common in India.
Hence, the decision of the Madras High Court that two helmets, along with a helmet lock, should come with every two-wheeler purchase is a timely decision. It would boost the use of helmets. Two-wheeler manufacturers should provide helmet locks in vehicles as a component and not as an accessory.
This has been reported in timesofindia.indiatimes.com dated 23 September 2015.

The Honorable Judge underlined the Motor Vehicle Act which made it mandatory for providing helmets to two-wheeler buyers and the Centre should ensure that bike manufacturers provided helmets conforming to BIS standards. That way, sub-standard helmets will not be used.
In the opinion of the judge, celebrities could be roped in to popularize the helmet rule and he brought the case of actor Kamal Haasan who is advocating the cause.
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