Anushka Sharma & Amitabh Bachchan Fined for Riding Bikes Without Helmets
Anushka Sharma and Amitabh Bachchan are two of the most popular and respected actors in Bollywood. They have millions of fans who admire their work and follow their lifestyle. However, recently they both made headlines for the wrong reasons. They were caught riding bikes without helmets on the Mumbai roads and were fined by the Mumbai Police for their negligence.
Anushka Sharma’s Bodyguard fined Rs.10,500
Anushka Sharma was seen riding pillion on a bike driven by her bodyguard Sonu Shaikh on May 16, 2023. The actress was apparently stuck in a traffic jam and decided to take a bike ride to reach her destination faster. However, neither she nor her bodyguard wore helmets, which is a mandatory rule for two-wheeler riders in Mumbai. Some netizens noticed this and complained to the Mumbai Traffic Police on social media, tagging them with pictures and videos of the incident.
The Mumbai Traffic Police took swift action and issued a challan to Sonu Shaikh under Sec 129/194 (D), Sec 5/180 & Sec 3 (1)181 MV Act, along with a fine of Rs 10,500. They also shared a copy of the challan on their Twitter handle and thanked the netizens for bringing this to their notice.
Amitabh Bachchan pays Rs.1,000 fine
Amitabh Bachchan also faced a similar situation on May 15, 2023. The megastar was on his way to work when he flagged down a fan riding a bike and asked for a lift. The fan obliged and Amitabh Bachchan hopped on as a pillion rider. The actor later shared pictures of his bike ride on his social media accounts and thanked the fan for his gesture. However, he also admitted that he did not know the fan’s name or details.
The pictures showed that neither Amitabh Bachchan nor the fan wore helmets while riding the bike. This also caught the attention of some netizens who criticized them for violating the traffic rules and tagged the Mumbai Police on Twitter. The Mumbai Police responded by issuing a challan to the fan under section 129/194 (D) of MV ACT along with a fine of Rs 1,000. They also shared a copy of the challan on their Twitter handle and confirmed that the fine was paid by the offender.
Why wearing helmets is important?
These incidents show that even celebrities are not above the law and have to face the consequences of their actions. Wearing helmets is not only a legal requirement but also a safety measure that can save lives in case of accidents. According to a study by World Health Organization (WHO), wearing a helmet can reduce the risk of head injury by 69% and death by 42% in motorcycle crashes. Moreover, wearing helmets also sets a good example for others, especially young people who look up to celebrities as role models.
Therefore, I urge all my readers to always wear helmets while riding bikes and follow the traffic rules diligently. It is not only your responsibility but also your right to protect yourself and others from harm. Remember, safety first!
