According to Bengaluru police, the first infringement of the rule would result in a punishment of 500 rupees, while the second infraction will result in a fine of 1,000 rupees
Bengaluru traffic cops have decided to punish anyone who uses Bluetooth-enabled devices for conversation while riding or driving up to Rs.1,000. The use of any mobile device while driving has been classified as “dangerous driving” under the modified Motor Vehicles Act and is punishable by a fine of up to Rs.5,000 or a year in prison, or both.
While the use of mobile devices for navigation would be permitted, the use of headphones for navigation will be prohibited, according to Bengaluru traffic police. According to authorities, the first infraction of the rule will result in a fine of Rs.500, while the second offence would result in a fine of Rs 1,000.
Bengaluru cops’s official statement
The use of headphones to talk on the phone would result in restrictions, according to Joint Commissioner of Police (Traffic) BR Ravikanthe Gowda, and the agency is clear that it is a violation. “The use of technologies that divert attention while operating a vehicle is prohibited under the Motor Vehicle Act.
We have given clear orders to punish those engaged in such use of technology while commuting, whether it is mobile phones, headphones, Bluetooth earbuds, or any other equipment,” Gowda added.
The officer also stated that using a phone or earphone at a signal would result in a fine. “Even utilising these devices while waiting for a signal would result in a hefty fine. People are on the road even when there is a signal, and using a cell device while driving is illegal. So, certainly, people who use cell phones or Bluetooth devices will be fined,” Gowda added.
Bengaluru traffic cops have arrested 86,565 people for using cell phones while driving so far this year.
However, the police decision has sparked outrage in the community. Several people resorted to social media to express their dissatisfaction with the situation. The earphones are helpful in acquiring directions, according to Rishi Bangera, a delivery agent with a food delivery app.
“Having these headphones was intended to eliminate the need to use a phone while riding. We may use the GPS app to acquire directions and also get information from the customer. He claims that it saves him a lot of time.
According to Rohan Menezes, a graphic designer in the city, traffic cops are focusing on the wrong issues. “Parking on the sidewalk and, more recently, speeding incidents have been two of the city’s largest issues. The police, on the other hand, are more interested in persons who wear headphones. “It’s absurd,” he declared.
“We’ve heard passengers protest about the new regulation, but the reality is that when someone wears a headphone, they don’t hear anything around them. With Bluetooth headphones that block out all external sounds, it’s possible that the user won’t hear the horn of a vehicle approaching,” said a senior east division officer who didn’t want to be identified.
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