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a.jayamohan · 02-05-2011, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by riot

I was crusing down the highway when something came and hit my helmet. I suspect it to be a small pebble but it hit my helmet really hard. If something can put such hole on helmet, wonder what it could do to someone's skin or what if it hits someone's eye?

Yes...That's why we are always crying for helmets. But some stupid always learn saftey by accident without wearing a helmet..then it will be too late. Thanks for sharing the point mate

eliksir · 02-05-2011, 01:18 PM

In my city, around 90% of the people wear a helmet only because of the fines. There are a lot of chin less helmets, a lot of construction worker type helments and some people even go with only a glass shield to cover the face and nothing on the the skull. Most of the time these are on the RVM or their lap (or with the pillion) and they wear it only when they see some cop around or someone from the opposite direction signals there is helmet checking nearby.
When asked, these people come up with "I have been driving for xxx years and haven't had any crashes,I know to drive properly bla bla bla"

adarsh1398 · 02-05-2011, 02:06 PM

@eliksir : the same case happens more or less everywhere...people carry their helmets either on RVMs or lap or give it to the pillon to hold..thats disgusting..

lijok · 02-09-2011, 03:29 PM

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The Bench asked the petitioner to bring to the notice of the insurance company the need for making specific provision for excluding the insurers' liability for those who lost life or sustained injuries in accidents involving two-wheeler riders in which the riders did not wear helmets

While disposing a contempt of court case, a Division Bench of the Kerala High Court suggested amendments to certain rules in line with subject of this thread. The news article from The Hindu can be read here. The Hindu : Kerala / Kochi News : Implement helmet rule

Juris · 02-09-2011, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by eliksir

In my city, around 90% of the people wear a helmet only because of the fines. There are a lot of chin less helmets, a lot of construction worker type helments and some people even go with only a glass shield to cover the face and nothing on the the skull. Most of the time these are on the RVM or their lap (or with the pillion) and they wear it only when they see some cop around or someone from the opposite direction signals there is helmet checking nearby.
When asked, these people come up with "I have been driving for xxx years and haven't had any crashes,I know to drive properly bla bla bla"

One of my friend gave a reason for not wearing helmet - "Yaar main pyaar se bike chalata hoon".

Until and unless people start taking social responsibility and understand the need of protective gears (atleast Helmet) fines and other restrictions are not going to help much.

adarsh1398 · 02-09-2011, 03:59 PM

@ Juris : Forget about social responsibility man...at they should think that somebody is waiting for them at home...

Juris · 02-09-2011, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by adarsh1398

@ Juris : Forget about social responsibility man...at they should think that somebody is waiting for them at home...

Couldn't agree more.

kkrk2 · 02-09-2011, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by lijok

While disposing a contempt of court case, a Division Bench of the Kerala High Court suggested amendments to certain rules in line with subject of this thread. The news article from The Hindu can be read here. The Hindu : Kerala / Kochi News : Implement helmet rule

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Amendment suggested

The Bench asked the petitioner to bring to the notice of the insurance company the need for making specific provision for excluding the insurers' liability for those who lost life or sustained injuries in accidents involving two-wheeler riders in which the riders did not wear helmets.

Oh boy!!! I can see good news for insurance companies(if it is implemented)!!

eliksir · 02-09-2011, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by lijok

While disposing a contempt of court case, a Division Bench of the Kerala High Court suggested amendments to certain rules in line with subject of this thread. The news article from The Hindu can be read here. The Hindu : Kerala / Kochi News : Implement helmet rule

yes this is good news. Now i can safely keep the helmet on the bike when i park it somewhere.

02-05-2011, 02:06 PM	#23 (permalink)
adarsh1398 .: Petrosexual :. Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Nayi Dilli, Bharat Posts: 248	@eliksir : the same case happens more or less everywhere...people carry their helmets either on RVMs or lap or give it to the pillon to hold..thats disgusting.. __________________ Live large... *...Adarsh...TN-09-BB-2221...*

02-09-2011, 03:59 PM	#26 (permalink)
adarsh1398 .: Petrosexual :. Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Nayi Dilli, Bharat Posts: 248	@ Juris : Forget about social responsibility man...at they should think that somebody is waiting for them at home... __________________ Live large... *...Adarsh...TN-09-BB-2221...*

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02-05-2011, 01:18 PM	#22 (permalink)
eliksir Elixir of life Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Calicut Posts: 673	In my city, around 90% of the people wear a helmet only because of the fines. There are a lot of chin less helmets, a lot of construction worker type helments and some people even go with only a glass shield to cover the face and nothing on the the skull. Most of the time these are on the RVM or their lap (or with the pillion) and they wear it only when they see some cop around or someone from the opposite direction signals there is helmet checking nearby. When asked, these people come up with "I have been driving for xxx years and haven't had any crashes,I know to drive properly bla bla bla"

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