UP Journalist Fined for Helmet Violation While Driving Car

In an unusual case of bureaucratic blunder, Tushar Saxena, a journalist from Rampur in Uttar Pradesh, was fined Rs 1,000 by the noida police for allegedly driving his car without wearing a helmet. Saxena, who lives more than 200 kilometers away from noida, was perplexed by the fine, as helmets are not typically required for car drivers.

The fine was issued last november but recently resurfaced when Saxena received multiple notifications, including emails and text messages, urging him to pay or face court proceedings. Saxena, who has never driven his vehicle to the NCR (National capital Region), has questioned the validity of the fine and asked for written clarification on the helmet rule.

Saxena expressed his confusion and frustration, stating, "If you are violating traffic rules, then it is common to receive a fine, but that is not my case. I have never driven my car to the NCR area. And if there’s any rule that says we have to wear a helmet inside a car, then the authorities must give this to me in writing."

The case highlights a broader issue of erroneous traffic fines. A similar incident occurred in june when Bahadur Singh Parihar from jhansi received a Rs 1,000 fine for allegedly driving an audi without wearing a helmet. The challan was incorrectly labeled as a "two-wheeler" but described the vehicle as a "motor car."

Saxena hopes that the noida police will review and potentially cancel the fine once the mistake is acknowledged. These bizarre traffic fines reflect ongoing issues in the enforcement of traffic regulations and the need for improved accuracy and communication in issuing challans.
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Balasahana Suresh

26/08/2024 06:22 PM