PIL seek Meghalaya HC’s direction against reckless riding of two wheelers 

Syllad | The Rising MeghalayaDecember 20, 2023

The Meghalaya High Court on Wednesday conducted a hearing in regards to a public interest litigation (PIL) filed against the failure of the law enforcement agencies to take action as per the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 against reckless and negligent riding of two wheelers at high speed.

During the hearing, learned counsel N Syngkon has drawn the attention of the Court to the information received by an RTI application which shows that there have been 21 fatalities and 28 injuries in the period of 12 months from 30.07.2022 to 23.07.2023 due to reckless riding.

He, therefore, prayed that appropriate directions be issued to direct the traffic enforcement agencies to strictly enforce the Motor Vehicles Act and to install proper checks at strategic points to stem this menace.

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The Court said that AAG ND Chullai at this stage is directed to obtain instructions and also to instruct the traffic enforcement agencies as to the importance of adherence to the traffic safety rules and other requirements to curb this menace especially taking into account that the festive season is around the corner.

It also directed that the matter be listed on February 7, 2024.