The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has drafted new safety rules for children below 4 years of age riding or being carried on a motorcycle. These proposed rules are as follows: –
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1. Speed Limit: – The proposal states that if someone is riding with a child of up to 4 years of age as a pillion, then the maximum permissible speed of that motorcycle will be 40 kmph.
2. Use of Safety Harness: – The rider must use a safety harness for attaching the child to him/herself. That safety harness shall be adjustable, with a pair of straps attached to the vest and forming shoulder loops to be worn by the driver. The safety harness shall meet the following requirements till such time the specifications are prescribed by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act 2016: –
- Lightweight, adjustable, waterproof, and durable.
- Heavy nylon/ multifilament nylon material with high-density foam.
- Shall be designed to hold weight up to 30 kg.
3. Crash Helmet: – The driver shall ensure that the child pillion passenger aged between 09 months and 4 years must wear his/her a crash helmet which fits his/her head or wear a bicycle helmet complying with [ASTM 1447]/ [European (CEN)BS EN 1080/BS EN 1078] till the specifications are prescribed by the BIS.
As of now, this proposal is available for comments. So, if you have any objections or suggestions regarding the draft, you may write to the Joint Secretary (MVL), Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Transport Bhavan, Parliament Street, New Delhi-110001 or email at comments-morth@gov.in
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