In what is a critical change in maintaining the Motor Vehicles Rules, the Bengaluru Traffic Police will slap a fine of Rs 1,000 on drivers using headphones. “As per the Motor Vehicle Act, the usage of contraptions that divert the thought during the action of a vehicle is restricted. Those using mobile phones, headphones, Bluetooth earphones or some other equipment will be fined. I have at this point gave rules in such way,” Joint Commissioner of Police (Traffic) B R Ravikanthe Gowda said.
He clarified that using a contraption for course is allowed. Gowda said using contraptions causes interferences while driving. “Many keep their PDAs in the pocket anyway use headphones or Bluetooth devices to pass on or focus on tunes while drivig.This will regardless possess thought and lead to accidents, finishing the presence of guiltless people,” he said. The Joint Commissioner said the Bengaluru Traffic Police will begin approval against the encroachment “from here on out”. on”.
