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By Express News ServiceCHENNAI: Soon, you will be charged not Rs 100, but a whopping Rs 1,000 as fine for riding without helmet. The amended Act, passed by Parliament, has raised the penalty for riding without helmet to Rs 1,000. In the recent days, traffic police across Chennai and other cities in the State have adopted innovative measures to encourage motorists to use helmet. “Earlier, when the helmet rule was being implemented in full force, there were many incidents of scuffles and arguments with police personnel,” said A Arun, additional commissioner, traffic. ...accidents can be prevented only if motorists realise their responsibility and follow the rules with self discipline,” the press statement read..