Mumbai Man Booked After 17-Year-Old Nephew Rides Scooter On Bandra-Worli Sea Link Despite Two-Wheeler Ban

A 43-year-old man in Mumbai has been booked for permitting his 17-year-old nephew to ride a scooter on the Bandra-Worli Sea Link, a road where such activity is strictly prohibited. The teenager managed to enter the restricted area despite the presence of CCTV cameras, police officers and security guards, according to a police constable who apprehended the pair.

The duo, who had traveled from Gujarat to meet the teen's uncle, Asif Mansuri, a 43-year-old driver residing in Pydhonie, were riding the scooter with the minor as a pillion, an action that endangered their lives and the safety of others, police stated. The incident occurred on November 12 around 5pm when Bandra traffic police constable Mohsinkhan Pathan and his colleague were patrolling the stretch.

During the stop, Pathan and his colleague discovered that the rider was only 17 years and six months old and did not have a valid driving license. The scooter was registered under Mansuri's name, leading to the filing of a case based on Pathan's complaint. Mansuri was notified of the case and allowed to leave.

The case was registered under Section 180 of the Motor Vehicles Act, which pertains to a vehicle owner or person in charge who authorizes an unauthorized individual to operate a vehicle. Section 181, which addresses driving without a valid license or in violation of the stipulated age requirement, was also invoked. These provisions carry penalties including imprisonment of up to three months, a fine of up to Rs.5,000, or both.