Karnajit shared a video of bikers on a Hero Splendor riding on the wrong side without helmets, confronting a car. The car driver posted the incident online, leading to police action, with both riders identified and booked, highlighting the dangers of wrong-side riding despite its normalization in India.
Bikers Blocks and Abuses Car Driver Incident: What happened?
The video was shared by Karnajit on his X profile, expressing concern about an incident involving a car and two individuals on a Hero Splendor motorcycle. According to the user, the bikers were riding on the wrong side of the road without helmets, and a confrontation ensued when the car driver attempted to proceed.
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This abusive hooligan is obstructing my car in the middle of traffic after coming from the wrong side without a helmet and without following any traffic rules. Can we expect some action against these culprits? @maharastrapol10 @PuneCityPolice @PunePolice4U @PCcityPolice pic.twitter.com/29QKHXd8ds
— Karnajit (@_Karnajit_) January 18, 2024
✅ Action Taken
Motorcyclists IDENTIFIED and booked under relevant sections of IPC & Motor Vehicles Act at Wakad Police Station.
Road Rage / Hooliganism WILL NOT be tolerated.#PimpriChinchwad https://t.co/l3baePNgf4 pic.twitter.com/c4l3qjhaXM— पिंपरी चिंचवड पोलीस – Pimpri Chinchwad Police (@PCcityPolice) January 19, 2024
In the footage, the car driver recorded the bikers misbehaving and verbally abusing him. The bikers, noticing the recording, also started recording the incident on their phone. Eventually, one of the bikers seemed to push the motorcycle back, allowing the car driver to move forward, preventing further escalation.
The car driver, concerned about the bikers’ behavior, posted the video online, urging the police to take action. Pune City police and Maharashtra police were tagged in the post, and the Pimpri Chinchwad police responded by identifying and booking both the rider and pillion using the visible registration number.
While the specific details of the charges and fines are not provided, it is emphasized that riding on the wrong side of the road without helmets is hazardous. The article highlights the dangers of such behavior, noting that, fortunately, no serious consequences occurred in this instance. Despite the normalization of wrong-side riding in India, the police across different states are taking strict measures to address such offenses.
Riding a bike on the wrong side of the road poses a serious threat to road safety, increasing the risk of accidents and collisions. This reckless behavior not only endangers the rider but also jeopardizes the safety of other road users. Following traffic rules and riding in the designated direction is essential for preventing accidents and maintaining a secure traffic environment.
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