The Motor Vehicles department (MVD) in Kerala has asked bicycle riders to follow road safety rules strictly. The department has issued directions in this regard in the wake of bicycle riders increasingly falling prey to road accidents.
The frequency of accidents involving bicycle riders is on the rise. This has prompted the decision to enforce the safety rules strictly, says the department.
Bicyclists travelling at night should ensure that their bicycles have reflectors. The bicycles should also have the ‘middle light’. They should wear helmet and reflective jacket compulsorily. Speeding should be avoided. They should ensure that the bicycle is safe and has no mechanical defects or problems, the department said.
