Couple hugs while riding motorcycle, Delhi Traffic Police slams Rs 11,000 fine on rider
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New Delhi, July 20
Delhi Traffic Police has slapped a fine of Rs 11,000 on a motorcycle rider after a video of him with a woman sitting on the fuel tank of the two-wheeler facing him made rounds on the internet.
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In the video, the man is seen riding a motorcycle while the woman is sitting in front of him and hugging the rider without wearing a helmet.
The accused rider is also seen overtaking several vehicles.
“Taking cognisance of a viral video wherein the two-wheeler was being driven dangerously, @dtptraffic has booked the offender under appropriate sections. A total fine of Rs 11,000 has been imposed,” the Delhi Police said in a tweet.
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Police said that they have booked the man for riding without a helmet, without a licence and driving dangerously and allowing unauthorised persons to drive.
They also urged people to drive safely and not to copy movie scenes.
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