Over 73,000 vehicles registered since removal of import restrictions

June 19, 2025 at 10:40 AM

The Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) says over 73,400 vehicles have been registered since January this year following the removal of vehicle import restrictions.

DMT Commissioner General Kamal Amarasinghe noted that the largest number of these vehicles were motorcycles, with around 58,947 being registered.

He further said that, in addition, 7,500 cars and 1,666 three-wheelers have also been registered.

Kamal Amarasinghe pointed out that the highest number of registrations took place last month. (Newswire)