Underage driving, non-adherence to helmet rule back in focus after death of a man in accident in Puducherry
Authorities in Puducherry are intensifying enforcement against underage driving and helmet non-compliance following a fatal accident. Police officials have warned that minors involved in traffic violations will face strict legal consequences under the Juvenile Justice Act.
Why it matters
This highlights the growing public safety crisis regarding road discipline and parental responsibility in urban India.
Underage driving, non-adherence to helmet rule back in focus after death of a man in accident in Puducherry/ pic S S Kumar/ UT Matters left The minors involved in traffic offences will be strictly dealt with under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, says Senior Superintendent of Police D. Divya. FILE PHOTO The Hindu https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/yq9ah2/article71612668.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/2786_9_1_2025_17_39_20_1_01PY09UNDEAGEDRIVE8.JPG KUMAR SS PUDUCHERRY, 09 Jan, 2025: For UT Matters (pending): Under-age driving in Puducherry on the rise. Photo: KUMAR SS / THE HINDU left The minors involved in traffic offences will be strictly dealt with under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015, says Senior Superintendent of Police D. Divya. FILE PHOTO The Hindu https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/6qlo8y/article71612720.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/2786_9_1_2025_17_31_23_1_01PY09UNDEAGEDRIVE1.JPG KUMAR SS PUDUCHERRY, 09 Jan, 2025: For UT Matters (pending): Under-age driving in Puducherry on the rise.
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