Lawgist129Wearing of protective headgear
1[129. Wearing of protective headgear.-- Every person, above four years of age, driving or riding or being carried on a motorcycle of any class or description shall, while in a public place, wear protective headgear conforming to such standards as may be prescribed by the Central Government:
Provided that the provisions of this section shall not apply to a person who is a Sikh, if, while driving or riding on the motorcycle, in a public place, he is wearing a turban:
Provided further that the Central Government may by rules provide for measures for the safety of children below four years of age riding or being carried on a motorcycle.
Explanation.-- "Protective headgear" means a helmet which,--
(a) by virtue of its shape, material and construction, could reasonably be expected to afford to the person driving or riding on a motorcycle a degree of protection from injury in the event of an accident; and
(b) is securely fastened to the head of the wearer by means of straps or other fastenings provided on the headgear.]
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1. Subs. by Act 32 of 2019, s. 44, for section 129 (w.e.f. 1-9-2019).
- 112 Limits of speed
- 113 Limits of weight and limitations on use
- 114 Power to have vehicle weighed
- 115 Power to restrict the use of vehicles
- 116 Power to erect traffic signs
- 117 Parking places and halting stations
- 118 Driving regulations
- 119 Duty to obey traffic signs
- 120 Vehicles with left hand control
- 121 Signals and signalling devices
- 122 Leaving vehicle in dangerous position
- 123 Riding on running board, etc
- 124 Prohibition against travelling without pass or ticket
- 125 Obstruction of driver
- 126 Stationary vehicles
- 127 Removal of motor vehicles abandoned or left unattended on a public place
- 128 Safety measures for drivers and pillion riders
- 129 Wearing of protective headgear
- 130 Duty to produce licence and certificate of registration
- 131 Duty of the driver to take certain precautions at unguarded railway level crossing
- 132 Duty of driver to stop in certain cases
- 133 Duty of owner of motor vehicle to give information
- 134 Duty of driver in case of accident and injury to a person
- 135 Schemes to be framed for the investigation of accident cases and wayside amenities, etc
- 136 Inspection of vehicle involved in accident
- 137 Power of Central Government to make rules
- 138 Power of State Government to make rules
