It is estimated that more than 70% of the two-wheelers on the road are uninsured. This is mainly because people do not know the benefits of bicycle insurance or forget to renew them in a timely manner.
Whatever the reason, if you get caught driving on Indian roads without proper bicycle insurance, you will be punished.
According to the new Motor Vehicle Law, the penalty for not having bicycle insurance has been doubled from 1,000 to 2,000 rupees and / or imprisonment for up to 3 months.
Not just for driving without bicycle insurance, but the law provides severe penalties for many traffic offenses. These include the following:
Therefore, it is a good idea to have at least third party bicycle insurance to legally ride the roads of India.