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HotHotHeat · 03-06-2008, 10:02 AM

BRAMPTON, Ont. -- A judge has ruled Ontario's helmet law does not discriminate against a turban wearing Sikh motorcyclist.

Baljinder Badesha's fight against a $110 fine for not wearing a helmet took on the character of a constitutional challenge, with the Ontario Human Rights Commission intervening on his behalf.

The commission argued the provincial helmet law discriminates against Badesha because it violates his constitutional rights.

Ontario Court Justice James Blacklock ruled against that argument today.

Blacklock says allowing Badesha and other Sikh motorcyclists to ride without helmets would put "undue hardship'' on the province because of safety concerns.

http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNew...hub=TopStories

Now go act normal like everyone else.

03-06-2008, 10:02 AM	#19
HotHotHeat Franchise Player Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Victoria, BC Exp:	BRAMPTON, Ont. -- A judge has ruled Ontario's helmet law does not discriminate against a turban wearing Sikh motorcyclist. Baljinder Badesha's fight against a $110 fine for not wearing a helmet took on the character of a constitutional challenge, with the Ontario Human Rights Commission intervening on his behalf. The commission argued the provincial helmet law discriminates against Badesha because it violates his constitutional rights. Ontario Court Justice James Blacklock ruled against that argument today. Blacklock says allowing Badesha and other Sikh motorcyclists to ride without helmets would put "undue hardship'' on the province because of safety concerns. http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNew...hub=TopStories Now go act normal like everyone else.