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Chhattisgarh HC Demands Strict Rules to Ban Highway Motorcycle Stunts and Birthday Rides
✍️ newindianexpress.com
🗓 30 Sep 2026, 11:36 PM
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The Chhattisgarh High Court has asked the state government to frame stringent guidelines aimed at stopping dangerous motorcycle stunts and birthday celebrations on public highways.
The bench of the Chhattisgarh High Court issued a notice to the state administration, urging it to draft comprehensive rules that would prohibit reckless motorcycle stunts on public roads. The court highlighted recent incidents where youths performed dangerous tricks and organized birthday gatherings on busy highways, endangering both participants and other commuters.
In its order, the court stressed that such activities not only violate traffic regulations but also pose a serious threat to public safety. It directed the transport department and local police to submit a detailed proposal within a stipulated time frame, outlining penalties, enforcement mechanisms, and public awareness measures.
Legal experts note that the intervention reflects growing concerns over road safety in the state, where traffic accidents involving two‑wheelers remain a major cause of fatalities. The High Court’s directive is expected to prompt swift action from the state government to curb these hazardous practices.
The order also called for coordination with schools and community groups to educate young riders about the legal and safety implications of performing stunts on highways. Authorities are expected to monitor compliance closely and take immediate action against violators.
If implemented effectively, the proposed guidelines could serve as a model for other states grappling with similar road‑safety challenges, reinforcing the principle that public highways must remain safe for all users.
In its order, the court stressed that such activities not only violate traffic regulations but also pose a serious threat to public safety. It directed the transport department and local police to submit a detailed proposal within a stipulated time frame, outlining penalties, enforcement mechanisms, and public awareness measures.
Legal experts note that the intervention reflects growing concerns over road safety in the state, where traffic accidents involving two‑wheelers remain a major cause of fatalities. The High Court’s directive is expected to prompt swift action from the state government to curb these hazardous practices.
The order also called for coordination with schools and community groups to educate young riders about the legal and safety implications of performing stunts on highways. Authorities are expected to monitor compliance closely and take immediate action against violators.
If implemented effectively, the proposed guidelines could serve as a model for other states grappling with similar road‑safety challenges, reinforcing the principle that public highways must remain safe for all users.