In Goof Up, Kerala Traffic Police Fine Car Owner For Wearing Helmet Wrong
NDTV
Ajith A, who owns only a Maruti Alto car, received an unpleasant surprise recently -- a challan of Rs 500 from Kerala Traffic Police for "driving or causes or allows a motorcycle to be driven by wearing a protective head gear not securely fastened".
In an apparent goof up by the Kerala Traffic Police, a car owner has been fined Rs 500 by it for not wearing a helmet properly -- an amusing incident but a problem for the person affected as he now has to approach the authorities to get the error corrected.
Ajith A, who owns only a Maruti Alto car, received an unpleasant surprise recently -- a challan of Rs 500 from the Kerala Traffic Police for "driving or causes or allows a motorcycle to be driven by wearing a protective head gear not securely fastened to the head of the wearer (helmet) (chin strap)".
This is what the challan dated December 7, 2021 stated and as proof of the same, the challan shows two people riding a bike with the pillion rider not wearing a helmet.
At the same time, the challan also indicates that the vehicle class as 'motor car' and the registration number is that of Ajith's car -- KL21D9877.