Sri Lanka Police says the programme to remove unauthorised equipment and modifications on vehicles will be relaunched from 01 July.
Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police for Traffic Control and Road Safety, Indika Hapugoda, said these modifications include bright lights, loudspeakers, and metal poles.
He further said that it has been observed that such vehicle modifications most often cause severe harm to the victims of accidents.
“815 pedestrians were killed in road accidents in 2024. Around 800 motorcyclists and pillion riders, aged 18-28, were reported dead last year. In 2024, the Motor Traffic Department identified 8788 vehicles that were unsuitable to operate on the roads,” he said.
DIG Indika Hapugoda said it has also been observed that accidents are being caused due to unsuitable vehicles plying on the road.
“Therefore, no matter what issues and objections are made, these unauthorised modifications in vehicles will be removed,” he added. (Newswire)
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