The SUV was approaching a height barrier in Bengaluru on 6/9. A young boy standing through the sunroof didn't duck in time and hit his head. He fell back inside the vehicle.
The extent of the boy's injuries is unknown. The incident sparked discussions about road safety, according to Cartoq. Sunroofs are a popular option for car buyers in India. However, careless behavior, as seen in the video, has led to serious consequences.
In Shahdol, Madhya Pradesh, in May, a traffic officer stopped a car with two children standing through the sunroof. He explained to the driver that if the car braked suddenly, the children could fall inside or be injured by low-hanging obstacles like kite strings or barriers.
In another incident in Bengaluru, police fined a driver 1,000 rupees (11 USD) for allowing children to stick their heads out of the sunroof. Police stated that this action was both unsafe and illegal.
A viral video from Delhi showed students in various vehicles, including a Kia Seltos, Honda Accord, and Mahindra XUV700, standing through sunroofs while the cars were moving. While no one was injured, the incident raised safety concerns.
In 2023, two men in a Kia Carnival were injured when they hit their heads on the roof while standing through the sunroof during sudden braking. Fortunately, their injuries were not serious.
Standing through a sunroof may seem briefly enjoyable, but it's dangerous. Sudden braking or swerving can cause head injuries or ejection from the vehicle.
Low signs, power lines, or tree branches can also cause unexpected head injuries. Strong winds, dust, or even small stones can injure eyes, faces, or heads. Drivers can be distracted by passengers leaning out of the sunroof, increasing accident risk. Allowing anyone to stand through a sunroof is a traffic violation and punishable by a fine.
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