Govt's new rules for kids on two-wheelers: safety belt, helmet, 40 km/h max

Regulations apply for scooters, bikes carrying children aged between nine months and four years; will kick in a year down the line

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways today notified new safety rules for two-wheelers carrying children aged between nine months and four years. As per the new regulations, children are required to wear a crash helmet and a safety harness.

The new rules also impose a speed limit of 40 kilometres/hour on two-wheelers with children as pillion riders.

The Motor Vehicles Act has been amended to introduce these rules, which will come into force a year from now.

Safety harnesses will be worn both, by the rider and the pillion, allowing for children to be securely attached to the rider.