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Friends/All 2 Wheeler Owners.
It is now mandatory to fill and submit a "Helmet Bond" duly signed prior to the registration of the 2 wheeler and obtaining the license for the same. One will need to make a declaration to the transport department and traffic police that he/she will compulsorily buy and wear a helmet and shall ensure that the pillion rider wears a helmet too once the two-wheeler licence from the RTO is obtained. This move on 2 wheeler rider's safety came in effect after the Mumbai high court directed the transport department to ensure that riders wear helmets so that it can protect them in case of a road mishap.
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Akash
It is now mandatory to fill and submit a "Helmet Bond" duly signed prior to the registration of the 2 wheeler and obtaining the license for the same. One will need to make a declaration to the transport department and traffic police that he/she will compulsorily buy and wear a helmet and shall ensure that the pillion rider wears a helmet too once the two-wheeler licence from the RTO is obtained. This move on 2 wheeler rider's safety came in effect after the Mumbai high court directed the transport department to ensure that riders wear helmets so that it can protect them in case of a road mishap.
The RTO official added, "We have been accepting affidavits while issuing driving licences wherein candidates would pledge that they will wear helmets. But the rule is not being implemented." Officials will now implement the new affidavit rule. Another official suggested that dealers can offer packages selling bikes and helmets together.
Regards
Akash