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Noida Police fines ₹53,500 after video of couple’s PDA on speeding bike goes viral
A Noida couple's PDA while riding a bike without helmets went viral; police fined them ₹53,500 for flouting traffic rules.
A video of a couple riding recklessly on the Noida-Greater Noida Expressway has sparked widespread concern on social media, leading to swift action by the authorities. The clip, filmed by passengers from a moving car, shows the woman seated on the petrol tank of a bike, hugging the rider from the front. Neither of them was wearing a helmet, and the motorcycle appeared to be speeding, flouting basic road safety norms.
The footage, which quickly went viral, clearly displays the registration number of the two-wheeler. Reacting to the public outcry, Noida Traffic Police issued an e-challan amounting to ₹53,500 against the bike owner for multiple violations under the Motor Vehicles Act.
Confirming the action, the Noida Traffic Police wrote on X (formerly Twitter), “Taking cognisance of the said complaint, action has been taken against the concerned vehicle for violating traffic rules by issuing an e-challan (fine of ₹53,500) as per the regulations.”
Check out the tweet here:
Similar incident in Hapur
This is not the first time such a case has emerged in Uttar Pradesh. In 2023, a similar video surfaced from Hapur district, where a couple was filmed engaging in public display of affection while riding a motorcycle on National Highway 9. The woman, seated on the petrol tank and facing her partner, was seen hugging him tightly. Again, neither of the two was wearing a helmet, putting their lives in clear danger.
(Also read: Couple engages in PDA while riding a bike, UP Police imposes hefty fine)
The incident occurred under the jurisdiction of the Simbhaoli police station. Upon the video gaining traction online, the Hapur Police responded swiftly by issuing a challan of ₹8,000 under the Motor Vehicles Act.
In a tweet, the Hapur Police shared an image of the fine slip and wrote, “Photos of a couple doing stunts on a bike on the National Highway under Simbhaoli police station area went viral on social media. Taking immediate cognisance, #Hapurpolice issued a challan of ₹8000/- for the said bike under the MV Act. Legal action is being taken by @Uppolice.”
