IN A bold move to curb the increasing trend of underage and reckless riding, Raipur Police have slapped a fine of Rs 30,000 on the parents of a minor caught dangerously riding a heavily modified Royal Enfield Bullet motorcycle. According to police sources, the incident occurred on the night of September 1st, when the minor was seen racing through the streets on a 350- CC Royal Enfield Bullet motorcyle equipped with an ear-deafening and spark-throwing silencer—an illegal modification that poses serious safety risks. The minor’s antics, which included stunts and highspeed maneuvers, were promptly halted by a vigilant police team. “Azad Chowk Station House Officer (SHO) Pramod Kumar Singh chased the minor from Rajkumar College to Vandana Auto Showroom on G E Road, near Vivekananda Ashram TriJunction, before apprehending him.

 

The officers then seized the motorcycle and took the minor into custody, ensuring that swift action was taken,” the sources added. Police sources further revealed that a case was filed against the parents of the minor under Section 199 (A) of the Motor Vehicle Act (MV) and Section 182 A (4) of the Motor Vehicle Act (MV), underscoring the seriousness of the offence. Additionally, the parents of minor were also charged under Section 4/181 of the Motor Vehicle Act (MV) for allowing underage driving. The case was subsequently brought before the Court of Judicial Magistrate First Class (JMFC), presided over by Judge Kriti Kujur. “Recognizing the grave nature of the offence, the court imposed a fine of Rs 30,000 on the parents, making it clear that such violations would not be taken lightly,” the sources maintained. Sources also informed that the minor boy is scheduled to be produced before the Juvenile Justice Board, Mana, on Wednesday by his parents along with a team of Azad Chowk police station.

 

 

“THIS incident serves as a stern warning to all underage riders and their guardians. Riding a motorcycle without proper authorization, especially one that has been illegally modified to create ear-deafening noise and sparks, is not just a breach of the law—it’s a perilous act that endangers the lives of the rider and others on the road,” asserted SHO Pramod Kumar Singh while talking to The Hitavada. According to SHO Singh, Raipur Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Dr Santosh Kumar Singh has reiterated his commitment to cracking down on such dangerous behaviour, emphasizing that the parents will be held accountable for their children’s illegal actions.

 

“Parents are urged to take responsibility and prevent their children from engaging in such hazardous activities. The fine imposed in this case should act as a deterrent to others, signalling that Raipur Police will not tolerate such reckless disregard for public safety. The Raipur police have pledged to continue their vigilance, ensure that the roads remain safe and that the message is clear: underage stunt riding will face severe consequences,” he added.