Helmet Regulations: Wearing a helmet is important, but ensuring that it is ISI-certified and complies with govt-approved crash protection standards is absolutely necessary. Head trauma is the leading cause of death for motorcycle-riders and safe, quality helmets reduce the risk of death by over six times and that of brain injury by up to 74%.
Belagavi Woman Hands Traffic Cop Mangalsutra Instead Of Money For Helmetless Driving Feb 28, 2021, 15:49 IST
Belagavi traffic cops in Karnataka were left shocked when a woman offered her mangalsutra to pay for a traffic fine for helmetless riding. Though the incident took place a few days the ago the news came to light after a video of the woman and husband talking to the police went viral on social media.
As per TOI reports, the woman named Bharati Vibhooti and her husband run a hotel in Hullolihatti village of Hukkeri. They had gone on their motorbike to purchase a cot.
Apparently after completing their shopping they were left with no cash on hand. On their way back home, traffic cops near the bus stand stopped them for not wearing a helmet and issued a challan. Even as they tried to explain they had no money with them, the cops who were also doing their duty asked them to pay up the Rs 500 fine.