INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Inspection officers from the Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) temporarily removed a total of 44 vehicles, consisting of both Sri Lanka
Transport Board (SLTB) and private buses, from service during an unique assessment performed on the HattonKandy primary road on June 19
The evaluations were carried out in the Bagatholuwa location, where a total of 115 lorries underwent emergency situation checks.The
operation was carried out with the goal of guaranteeing a safe and premium public transport service while lowering the risk of roadway
accidents.Vehicles displaying extreme emissions and those found to be defective or unsuited for road usage were briefly taken out of
service.In addition, automobile inspectors instructed the elimination of unauthorized and hazardous equipment installed in cars,
particularly in buses, that postured risks to traveler safety.Among the 44 vehicles momentarily prohibited from operating were 15 SLTB and
private buses.The yearly profits licenses of these lorries were taken by the Department of Motor Traffic
Owners have actually been instructed to repair the cars and present them for re-inspection at the exact same place on June 30
The assessment was performed under the guidance of Nuwara Eliya District Chief Motor Vehicle Inspector Jaliya Bandara
Officers from the Air Emissions Inspection Division of the Department of Motor Traffic, along with Motor Vehicle Inspector M
Chandana Bandara, also took part in the operation.Chief Police Inspector Viraj Withanage, Officer-in-Charge of the Ginigathhena Police, and
officers from the Traffic Division helped in the evaluation.
