Lucknow|, Sept. 29 -- Pillion riders on motorcycles will also face e-challans for not wearing helmets once the upgraded traffic challan system becomes operational in Uttar Pradesh, officials said.
Although helmets are mandatory for both motorcycle riders and pillion passengers, enforcement has largely focused on the rider. The upgraded system will now include a provision to record helmet violations by pillion riders as well.
The traffic department is updating its challan system to incorporate the provision. Officials said a prescribed fine would be imposed for the violation, with the vehicle owner responsible for its payment.
The violation can be detected through the traffic department's app and cameras installed under the Integrated Traffic Management System (ITMS). Traffic personnel can also issue challans after photographing the violation. The move is aimed at strengthening enforcement of helmet rules for pillion riders and improving road safety for two-wheeler passengers.
Meanwhile, the e-challan system has remained suspended since the night of September 21 as the traffic department transfers data to a new server and upgrades the system. Officials said the data transfer is still underway and e-challans would resume after the process is completed.
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