COVID-19 guidelines: Pillion riding banned; only two allowed in one car in Guwahati

STAFF REPORTER

GUWAHATI: The Assam Police has introduced new traffic rules to the guidelines on COVID-19 management under Disaster Management Act 2005, on Friday.

The rules include - Ban on pillion riding on two wheelers; In case of private cars, only driver and one person on back seat is allowed and wearing of face masks has been made compulsory.

The rules are being strictly implemented across the State by the department from Friday.

Talking to the mediapersons, Commissioner of Police MP Gupta stated that, “People should not come out of their houses without any reason. Only two persons including the driver will be allowed in private cars and these rules are being strictly implemented in Guwahati from today.

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