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Driving License: Deaf biker Shinan traversed 16,000 km nationwide over 72 days
Hearing and speech impaired Shinan from Thrissur (Kerala) traversed 16,000 km nationwide and in two neighboring countries over 72 days on a motorcycle
Hearing and speech impaired 28 years old man Shinan from Thrissur in Kerala have traversed 16,000 km nationwide.
Divyang Shinan also has traversed in two neighboring countries over 72 days on a motorcycle to prove that such affected person can drive and should not be denied licenses.
Divyang Shinan began his epic journey on 13 July from Kanyakumari and rode through various states and also in neighboring Nepal and Bhutan before completing his journey on 25 September in Thrissur.
Shinan’s friend Haripriya (who translated Shinans sign language) told reporters at the Collectorate here that he wanted to create awareness and prove to authorities in some states who refuse to issue driving licenses to his fraternity, that they were capable of driving vehicles.
A large number of speech and hearing impaired persons had gathered at the collectorate to welcome Shinan.
To a question on whether licenses were refused because they would not be able to hear the sound of horns properly.
According to Shinan, they could drive by viewing vehicles in their Outside Rear View Mirrors. There was also no problem negotiating peak hour traffic.
Shinan also said that we should have equal justice and rights.
