INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Sri Lanka Police restated that adjustments and decors to three-wheelers are just permitted if they follow the standards authorized by the
Department of Motor Traffic.Joining Ada Deranas existing affairs programmeBig Focus, Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police for Traffic
Control and Road Safety Indika Hapugoda emphasized that any alterations to a three-wheeler need to be tape-recorded in the lorries
registration book without altering its initial model.This enables policeman to quickly verify approved adjustments through the Department of
Motor Traffic, making sure compliance and revenue for the federal government, he stated.The Department of Motor Traffic has been licensing
particular modifications to three-wheelers given that July 7, 2023, based upon requirements established in action to demands from
three-wheeler associations and the general public, DIG Hapugoda noted.The drivers have actually been provided a grace duration till January
19, 2025, to get rid of unapproved setups, including sirens, colored lights, loud horns, and other adjustments considered illegal.To raise
awareness, the Police Headquarters has launched a pilot job from January 5 to January 19, targeted at educating motorists and the public on
Throughout this period, no punitive actions will be taken, however wrongdoers will be provided warnings.After the grace duration, an unique
traffic operation will be imposed under the Clean Sri Lanka nationwide initiative
The Acting Inspector General of Police has actually advised traffic officers to concentrate on vehicles with harmful and illegal
modifications.The cops prompt all three-wheeler drivers to adhere to these regulations before January 19 to prevent charges
The effort intends to ensure roadway safety while preserving the visual and practical stability of vehicles.
