helmet for the pillion rider

most of us agree that helmet use is good for us, if in doubt refer to this link which is evidence based

                              cohrane database review on helmet and safety

however We often see drivers of motorcycles  riding without helmet in a country like India

hence you might ask why bother with the pillion rider!

however this blog is for the sensible motorcyclists who do wear helmets

we do see quite a number of motorcyclists wearing helmet but the pillion riders do not wear

often the pillion riders happen to be the spouses or children of the motorcyclists or friend or a relative


the safety is the same whether you are driving or pillion riding a motorcycle

(please refer to this site if in doubt of the above statement

he following study done in Bangalore, India

                            incidence of head injuries in drivers vs pillion riders)

in fact treating lots of road traffic accident victims, the severity of the injury is worse with the pillion riders

may be this is because they do no anticipate as they do not face the direction of the travel, i. e.sitting side ways


please refer to this link which clearly spells out the need for the pillion riders to wear helmets


the following is the law in UK

                                   rules for motorcyclists including pillion riders


hope this helps

warm regards

chockalingam