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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.]
<span style="margin-left:15px;"></span><b><sup>1</sup>[129. Wearing of protective headgear.--</b> 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:<br> <span style="margin-left:15px;"></span> 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:<br> <span style="margin-left:15px;"></span> 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.<br> <span style="margin-left:15px;"></span> <i>Explanation.--</i> "Protective headgear" means a helmet which,--<br> <span style="margin-left:15px;"></span><span style="margin-left:15px;"></span> (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<br> <span style="margin-left:15px;"></span><span style="margin-left:15px;"></span> (b) is securely fastened to the head of the wearer by means of straps or other fastenings provided on the headgear.]<br> <span style="margin-left:15px;"></span><br><br>