The letter mentions that under section 129 of the Motor Vehicles Act, wearing helmets is necessary for those above the age of four using a two-wheeler and the Karnataka Motor Vehicles Rules made it mandatory for those who sit on a bike to wear a helmet has gone.
The letter said that the decision was taken following the directions of the Road Safety Committee appointed by the Supreme Court. The committee had a meeting with the Chief Secretary and other stakeholders to control the road accident. The letter mentions that under section 129 of the Motor Vehicles Act, wearing helmets is mandatory for those above the age of four using a two-wheeler, and the Karnataka Motor Vehicles Rules made it mandatory for those who sit on a bike to wear helmets. After the people's protest, in September last year, the state government reduced the fine from Rs 1,000 to Rs 5,00 for not wearing a helmet.
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