The Kerala Motor Vehicle Department (MVD) introduced a new regulation for two-wheeler riders who talk with their pillion passengers, Kaumudi Online reported. The directive aims to reduce road accidents by highlighting the risk posed by distractions like talking while riding. The MVD sent a circular to all Regional Transport Offices (RTOs) to rigorously enforce this rule, the report claimed.
The report said that Joint Transport Commissioner K Manoj Kumar urged RTOs to take immediate action against any instances of this new rule being broken.
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The report said that Joint Transport Commissioner K Manoj Kumar urged RTOs to take immediate action against any instances of this new rule being broken.
What will be the penalty for not following the rule?
There will be penalty for flouting the rule although the specific penalty has not been disclosed, the report added as conversing with passengers can lead to compromised concentration, impaired decision-making and delayed reaction time which can divert attention from critical road conditions and traffic scenarios.
Talking to a pillion involves turning the head or adjusting posture which can destabilize the bike and compromise the rider's control. This can cause accidents particularly at high speeds or in heavy traffic.
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Talking to a pillion involves turning the head or adjusting posture which can destabilize the bike and compromise the rider's control. This can cause accidents particularly at high speeds or in heavy traffic.
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