වාහන සඳහා මාර්ග යෝග්‍යතා සහ සහතික තවම අනිවාර්ය නෑ: මෝටර් රථ ප්‍රවාහන දෙපාර්තමේන්තුව කියයි

Newswire reports that the Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) clarified its proposed roadworthiness and safety certification scheme would cover commercial vehicles carrying passengers or goods, rather than privately used vehicles. Newswire says the clarification came after Commissioner General of Motor Traffic, retired Air Marshal Thushara Fernando, spoke at a media briefing on October 22.

Newswire reports that Fernando outlined a possible roadworthiness certificate in addition to the existing vehicle-emissions certificate. Newswire says he also discussed inspections roughly every 5,000 kilometres or three months, with certificates supplied by authorised garages. His earlier comments did not make clear which vehicle groups would be included, according to Newswire.

Newswire reports that the DMT said discussions and evaluations are continuing with the Road Worthiness Strategic Committee, and that the proposal has not received a final decision. Newswire says the department intends to update the public after that work is finished and cautioned against sharing inaccurate claims that could confuse vehicle owners.

Newswire reports that the DMT has yet to specify when the scheme might begin, what inspection standards would apply or how certification would work. Ada Derana and Hiru News headlines also characterize the requirements as unsettled or still being discussed.

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