Riding motorcycle in K’taka with child above nine months? You might have to abide new rule soon
HC issues notice to state over safety harness for children on motorcycles; All you need to know
Bengaluru: The Karnataka High Court has issued a notice to the State government in response to a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking urgent measures to ensure the adequate availability of child safety helmets and harnesses for children aged nine months and above.
The division bench, consisting of Chief Justice Prasanna B Varale and Justice Krishna S Dixit, issued the notice based on a petition filed by Dr. Archana Bhat K. The PIL urges the authorities to strictly implement Rule 138(7) of the Central Motor Vehicle (Second Amendment) Rules 2022 and also implement Sections 129, 137, and 194 of the Motor Vehicles Act comprehensively.
The newly added Rule 138(7) of the Central Motor Vehicle (Second Amendment) Rules 2022 specifies safety measures for motorcycles carrying children aged between nine months and four years. It mandates the use of safety harnesses to secure the child to the driver of the motorcycle. The safety harness, as described, is a vest with adjustable straps forming shoulder loops worn by the driver and crossing over the vest to secure the child, meeting specified requirements.
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Explanation - Safety harness is a vest to be worn by the child, which shall be adjustable, with a pair of straps attached to the vest and forming shoulder loops to be worn by the driver. This way, the upper torso of the child is securely attached to the driver. A feature by which this is achieved is by attaching the straps to the back of the vest and crossing the straps over the vest so that two large crossing-over loops are formed that pass between the legs of the passenger and child sits on the seat of the two-wheeler. The protective gear including Safety harness shall meet the following requirements till such time the specifications are prescribed by the Bureau of Indian Standards under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 2016 (11 of 2016).
Specifications of Safety harness:
(a) Light weight, adjustable, waterproof and durable
(b) Heavy nylon/ multi-filament nylon material with high density foam with sufficient cushioning
(c) Shall be designed to hold weight upto 30 kg.
The court has directed the respondents to submit their response within six weeks and scheduled further hearings after the vacation period.
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Pizza Hut China debuts unusual bullfrog pizza, sparking mixed reactions online
Beijing : Pizza Hut China has taken a bold step into culinary experimentation by introducing a limited-edition pizza topped with deep-fried bullfrog, a move that has garnered both curiosity and criticism online. The unconventional dish was first highlighted by global food trend expert David Henke, who shared a photo of the new menu item on X (formerly Twitter), noting the diverse protein preferences in different cultures.
The pizza, known as "Goblin Pizza," features a thick crust, red sauce, a layer of parsley, and a whole deep-fried bullfrog as the centerpiece. The frog's "eyes" are created with halved hard-boiled eggs, each topped with a black olive, making for a visually striking presentation. According to Korean news outlet Maeil Business Newspaper, the unusual offering is a collaboration with Dungeons and Dragons, inspired by a character from the game.
Details about the availability of this new creation are limited, with no specific information provided on Pizza Hut’s official website. However, the quirky menu item has already become a talking point on social media, drawing a mix of reactions ranging from shock to curiosity.
On Reddit, a photo of the pizza was shared, fueling further debate. Some users labeled the dish as “pure blasphemy,” while one user went so far as to say, “This pizza is a felony.” Another asked, “Why ruin a pizza like that?”
Not all feedback was negative; one commenter admitted that while the frog might be off-putting, they'd be more accepting if the pizza underneath was satisfactory. Another joked, "You can ribbet this right into the garbage."
Amidst the critique, there were voices of intrigue. One foodie defended the dish, saying, “Fried frog legs are so good! Maybe next time, shred the frog leg meat and add it to the pizza—that would be pretty good.”
