Bizarre Traffic Fine: Four-Wheeler Driver in Sikkim Fined for Not Wearing a Helmet!

A surprising traffic violation notice from Sikkim has left netizens in splits after a four-wheeler driver was reportedly fined ₹1,000 for not wearing a helmet. The violation, listed under Section 194D of the Motor Vehicles Act, is typically applicable to two-wheeler riders.

The fine, issued to a vehicle with registration SK01TA3XXX, has sparked widespread amusement and confusion on social media. The challan screenshot, which has now gone viral, features a Maruti van with no helmet-clad driver in sight—understandably so, as helmets are not required for four-wheeler drivers.

Social media users have been quick to react, with many joking that driving in Sikkim’s hilly terrain now requires rally-style safety gear. Some even speculated whether it was a clerical error or an issue with the automated traffic violation detection system.

Traffic official haven’t yet to respond to the unusual challan, but if it is indeed an error, the vehicle owner may have grounds to contest the fine. Meanwhile, the incident serves as a reminder to always double-check traffic violations before making payments.