Deoria (UP), May 18 (PTI) After a video went viral showing him riding a motorcycle without a helmet, BJP MLA from Deoria, Shalabh Mani Tripathi, appealed to the police to levy a fine against him.
He contacted the police and requested that a fine be levied against him in accordance with traffic regulations.
Consequently, the police issued a challan of Rs 1,000, and Tripathi deposited the amount.
The MLA said that on Sunday evening, while having tea at his residence, a party worker urged him to “inaugurate” his new motorcycle by taking it for a ride.
“I could not turn down his request and rode the bike without a helmet – an act that is, strictly speaking, a violation of the rules,” Tripathi said.
The MLA later wrote a letter to the police administration, requesting that appropriate action be taken and a fine be issued against him.
He also appealed to the public to adhere to traffic regulations and always wear helmets.
BJP worker Anuj Pramod Mani shared the news of his purchase of a new motorcycle and urged the MLA to “inaugurate” it by taking a ride.
The BJP MLA said, “Despite not having a helmet, I could not turn down his request. We both rode the motorcycle up to my residence, an act that is incorrect from the standpoint of both traffic regulations and safety.” “Wearing a helmet is absolutely essential not only for complying with the traffic laws, but also for one’s own safety. Please do not repeat the mistake I made. Always ensure you wear a helmet while riding a vehicle and do not be negligent,” he said.
He explained that driven by the affectionate insistence for a test drive, he committed the error of riding the motorcycle for a short distance without a helmet. PTI COR NAV MNK MNK
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