New Regulations Set For Kids On Two-wheelers

18 February 2022 Current Affairs:The Union Ministry of Road Transport & Highways has notified replacement rules. Children under the age of 4 must wear a helmet and safety vest when riding a two-wheeled vehicle.

Highlights

• According to the new rules, the speed of motorcycles carrying children under the age of 4 has been limited to 40 km / h.
• Children should also wear a security vest that secures them to the driving force.
• Under the new regulations, the harnesses must be lightweight, durable, made from nylon, and ready to support a weight of up to 30 kg.
• This is often achieved if the driving force and therefore the pillion rider wear safety harnesses; therefore, the child can be fastened securely to the driving force by attaching the straps to the rear of the vest and crossing the straps to make two large crossover loops that pass between the passenger's legs and the child sitting on the seat.
• The automobiles Act has been amended to introduce these rules, and these regulations will inherit force within a year.