Earphones while driving? You’ll currently need to hack up robust fine

In what is a significant change in upholding the Motor Vehicles Rules, the Bengaluru Traffic Police will slap a fine of Rs 1,000 on drivers utilizing earphones. “According to the Motor Vehicle Act, the utilization of contraptions that redirect the consideration during the activity of a vehicle is limited. Those utilizing cell phones, earphones, Bluetooth headphones or some other hardware will be fined. I have as of now gave guidelines in such manner,” Joint Commissioner of Police (Traffic) B R Ravikanthe Gowda said.

He explained that utilizing a contraption for route is permitted. Gowda said utilizing contraptions causes interruptions while driving. “Many keep their cell phones in the pocket however use earphones or Bluetooth gadgets to convey or pay attention to tunes while drivig.This will in any case occupy consideration and lead to mishaps, ending the existence of guiltless individuals,” he said. The Joint Commissioner said the Bengaluru Traffic Police will start authorization against the infringement “from this point forward”.