Archive · 28 May 2025
Bengaluru Traffic Cop Fined for Helmet Violation While on Duty
Imagine a police officer, whose job is to enforce rules, broke a traffic rule themselves!
In Bengaluru, a traffic cop was caught riding on a motorcycle without a helmet.
Someone took a picture and put it online.
Because of this, the police had to pay a fine of 500 rupees.
The officer was on duty, and the person riding with him was also a police officer, heading to an accident spot.
This caused some people to point out the irony of the situation.
A Bengaluru traffic cop was fined for riding pillion without a helmet.
The incident happened near the Hebbal ring road junction.
A commuter photographed the violation and posted it online.
A fine of Rs 500 was imposed on the rider.
The officers were en route to an accident scene when the incident occurred.
- Who
- A traffic police constable and an assistant sub-inspector.
- What
- A traffic cop was fined for not wearing a helmet while riding pillion on a department motorcycle.
- When
- Around noon on May 24.
- Where
- Near the Hebbal ring road junction in Bengaluru.
- Why
- A commuter took a photo and uploaded it to social media, prompting action.
Concerned Citizens
Law Enforcement
Compliance with Traffic Regulations
Concerned Citizens
Police should adhere to traffic rules the same as citizens.
Law Enforcement
Not applicable - the article primarily focuses on the factual details of the incident and its implications.
- Location
- Hebbal ring road junction, Bengaluru
- Date
- May 24
- Fine Amount
- Rs 500
- Violator
- Police constable
- Pillion Rider
- Assistant Sub-Inspector