Thousands of motorcyclists in Puducherry face action for not wearing helmets

Around 30,000 people have been booked for riding motorcycles without wearing helmets in the Union Territory of Puducherry since February 11, a senior police officer said. The officer said traffic policemen have been noting down registration numbers of motorcycles when they come across the riders without helmets.

Court summons will be issued to the violators. The first-time offender will be levied a penalty of Rs 100 and in case of repetition of the offence, an enhanced penalty of Rs 300 will be levied. For violations of the rule thereafter, riders' driving licence would be cancelled, the officer said.

(With inputs from agencies.)