India, March 6 -- Sir,

It's a common sight these days to see PUC students (11th and 12th Std), who are just 16 years or 17 years old, riding two- wheelers to college and everywhere. It is just not possible to stop them despite all the stringent motor vehicle rules.

Without any guidance and a driving licence, these students risk their lives as well as other people's lives.

I therefore urge or suggest the Union Transport Ministry to reduce the minimum requirement to ride two-wheelers from the current 18 years to 16 years. It is a fact that this generation is a fast and smart learning crowd, unlike our comparatively slow generation.

With the reduction in age limit, these students will promptly apply for a learner's licence, take guidance...