Kozhikode, February 15: In a moment that has captured hearts across social media, a 73-year-old woman from Kerala’s Kozhikode boldly confronted a scooty rider for illegally riding on a pedestrian footpath near Erangipalam bypass. The incident, caught on camera, has since gone viral, drawing widespread praise for her courage.

The woman, identified as Prabhavathi Amma, was walking to a nearby shop when she noticed the rider approaching her on the footpath. Instead of stepping aside, she stopped him and firmly told him that the footpath is meant for pedestrians, not two wheelers. Viral Video From Kerala: Elderly Woman Blocks Scooter on Footpath Near Eranhipalam Signal in Kozhikode.

73-Year-Old Woman Stops Scooty Rider on Footpath, Kerala MVD Honours Her

“He told me to move aside. I asked him where I should go. Should I walk on the road? The footpath is for people, and the road is for vehicles,” she said while speaking to PTI Videos. When the rider questioned whether she was teaching him the law, she stood her ground. Accident Caught on Camera in Kozhikode: Student Killed After Scooter Slips in Front of Car in Kerala, Video Surfaces.

Following the viral spread of the video, the Kerala Motor Vehicles Department visited her residence and honoured her with a traditional shawl in recognition of her civic responsibility.

Officials also took strict action against the scooter rider by suspending his driving licence for violating traffic rules and endangering public safety.

The incident has sparked conversations online about pedestrian rights, road safety, and the importance of standing up against traffic violations. Many social media users have hailed Prabhavathi Amma as a symbol of courage and responsible citizenship.

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