A joint special operation to inspect vehicles unfit for road use was carried out within the Nuwara Eliya Police Division on Wednesday (25 Feb), during which 49 vehicles were found unsuitable for travel.
According to the Police, the operation took place along the Nuwara Eliya–Badulla road in the Haggala area and the Nuwara Eliya–Udupussellawa road in the Boralanda area.
The inspection was carried out by officers from the Nuwara Eliya Police Station, working together with officials from the Department of Motor Traffic.
During the inspections, prohibition orders were issued against 49 vehicles found unsuitable for travel due to poor maintenance and excessive black smoke emissions.
These included 18 passenger buses, 21 lorries, 8 dual-purpose vehicles, and 2 three-wheelers.
Police took custody of the drivers’ licenses and issued temporary licenses in their place.
Drivers were instructed to repair and present their vehicles in roadworthy condition by March 27, 2026. (Newswire)
