Community Moving Forward - Helmet Exemption

[singhbj singh]

Community Moving Forward - Helmet Exemption

Public · Meet-up · Hosted by Sikh Motorcycle Club of Ontario

9 April at 11:0014:00 in EDT

Brampton City Hall

2 Wellington Street West, Brampton, Ontario L6Y 4R2

Sikh Motorcycle Club of Ontario was established in June 2013. One of our primary objectives is to advocate for the right of turban-wearing Sikhs to ride a motorcycle in Ontario, as they are permitted to do in British Columbia, Manitoba, the United Kingdom and many other jurisdictions across the world.

Over the last forty-five years, Sikhs in Ontario have advocated for legislative recognition of the turban. The Sikh community has worked with successive governments in order to seek this recognition, which includes enacting a regulation or legislation which would permit turban-wearing Sikhs to ride a motorcycle in Ontario.

As of yet, the Government of Ontario has not granted this legitimate exemption, despite the numerous and long-standing precedents in Canada and across the world.

This is an issue of respect, equality, fairness and equity.

Once again, we are initiating the process to co-ordinate our efforts in order to seek this exemption. In order to have a meaningful strategy, we must discuss and dialogue with all stakeholders, community groups and political parties at both the provincial and federal levels, and also with the Government of Ontario.

You are requested to attend.

Source - https://www.facebook.com/events/1723753411180202/

[Guest]

What about safety? I rather be safe then sorry.

[Guest Jacfsing2]

Unless you are wearing a dumalla, (not the other paggs), if you aren't wearing a helmet and fall while driving a motorcycle you will be injured. Even if the government gave an exemption to Sikhs it's still recommended to wear a helmet. (Some U.S. states don't have helmet laws, yet the majority wear them while riding their motorcycle).

[buddasingh]

What about safety? I rather be safe then sorry.

I would also rather be safe than sorry. That's why turbans should be mandated at all times outside the home to mitigate against head injuries. I also don't want to be paying for someone's medical bills who was a pedestrian or vehicle driver and chose not to wear a turban to provide some degree of protection. Oh and motorcycles, they are dangerous, they should be banned.

In other words, not so simple.