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Karnataka to Crack Down on Half-Helmet Sales, Introduce ₹5,000 Fine for Footpath Riding
✍️ Asianet Newsable
🗓 03 Nov 2026, 09:02 AM
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The Karnataka government has announced measures to ban the sale of half-helmets and will impose a ₹5,000 fine on riders who use footpaths.
The Karnataka government has announced a new safety initiative aimed at curbing the sale of half-helmets and penalising riders who use footpaths. The move is part of a broader effort to improve road safety and reduce accidents involving motorbike riders.
Under the proposed regulation, retailers will be prohibited from selling half-helmets, a type of protective gear that offers limited coverage. The ban will be enforced through inspections and penalties for non‑compliance.
In addition, the government plans to levy a ₹5,000 fine on any rider caught using a footpath for motorbike travel. The fine is intended to discourage illegal riding on pedestrian areas and to promote safer traffic practices.
Officials say the measures will be rolled out over the next few months, with the aim of reducing road mishaps and ensuring that riders adhere to mandatory helmet laws. The policy is expected to bring a noticeable improvement in traffic safety across the state.
Under the proposed regulation, retailers will be prohibited from selling half-helmets, a type of protective gear that offers limited coverage. The ban will be enforced through inspections and penalties for non‑compliance.
In addition, the government plans to levy a ₹5,000 fine on any rider caught using a footpath for motorbike travel. The fine is intended to discourage illegal riding on pedestrian areas and to promote safer traffic practices.
Officials say the measures will be rolled out over the next few months, with the aim of reducing road mishaps and ensuring that riders adhere to mandatory helmet laws. The policy is expected to bring a noticeable improvement in traffic safety across the state.