Saskatchewan Sikh motorcyclists can now ride without helmets for special events | 24CA News
Members of the Sikh neighborhood in Saskatchewan gained’t be required to put on a helmet when using a bike in particular occasions after new guidelines have been put in place Friday.
The change is meant to permit Sikh motorcyclists to take part in occasions like charity rides, whereas nonetheless carrying a turban.
All exemptions have to be authorized by the minister chargeable for Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI) and can be restricted to members of the Sikh faith.
The province stated exemptions to carrying a helmet can be event-specific. The change doesn’t grant a everlasting, blanket exemption for all members of the Sikh faith to trip bikes with out a helmet.
“Sikhs wear a turban as an expression of their faith and are unable to wear helmets,” the province stated in a press launch.
“In British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba and Ontario, there are permanent, blanket helmet exemptions for religious reasons. Saskatchewan law requires all motorcyclists to wear helmets when operating a motorcycle on public roads.”
The province stated lately, the Legendary Sikh Riders from British Columbia had requested Saskatchewan to contemplate a change to permit them to trip throughout Canada to lift cash for charitable causes.
“Helmets are an essential piece of safety equipment for motorcyclists,” stated Don Morgan, the minister chargeable for SGI. “While we have no plans to introduce a blanket exemption to motorcycle helmet laws, our government sees this provision for temporary exemptions as a fair compromise that will enable future charity fundraisers to proceed.”
Any exemption wouldn’t apply to passengers or riders who’re nonetheless learners or of their house province’s graduated driver licensing program.
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