Every person, above four years of age, driving or riding or being carried on
a motorcycle of any class or description shall, while in a public place, wear protective
headgear conforming to such standards as may be prescribed by the Central
Government.
Provided that the provisions of this section shall not apply to a person who is a
Sikh, if, while driving or riding on the motorcycle, in a public place, he is wearing a
turban:
Provided further that the Central Government may by rules provide for measures
for the safety of children below four years of age riding or being carried on a motorcycle.
Explanation.— “Protective headgear” means a helmet which,—
(a) by virtue of its shape, material and construction could reasonably be
expected to afford to the person driving or riding on a motorcycle a degree of
protection from injury in the event of an accident; and
(b) is securely fastened to the head of the wearer by means of straps or
other fastenings provided on the headgear.’
