BREAKING: New ₹2,000 Fine for Riders Without Helmets – Here’s What You Need to Know
In a major move to improve road safety, the Indian Government has announced a strict ₹2,000 fine for two-wheeler riders caught without a helmet, starting this week. This is part of the Centre’s latest initiative under the Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act. 🔎 What’s New? 📅 Effective Date: June 5, 2025 💸 Fine Amount: ₹2,000 🚔 Who Will Be Fined: Both riders and pillion passengers (even on scooters) 🪪 Extra Penalty: Driving license could be suspended on repeated offences --- 🧠 Why the Rule Matters According to a Ministry of Road Transport report, over 40% of road fatalities in India involve two-wheeler riders not wearing helmets. This new fine aims to cut that number down. --- 🚨 What You MUST Do: ✅ Always wear BIS-certified helmets ✅ Make sure your pillion also wears a helmet ❌ Avoid riding without documents — police are checking everything --- 💬 Public Reactions > “It's a good move. But the government should also fix potholes!” — @rajdeep_singh “Rs. 2000 is too much for commo...