The implementation of the helmet law for motorcyclists has been temporarily suspended.
Police Media Spokesman SSP Ajith Rohana said Laws pertaining to motorcycle helmets are included in the special gazette notification issued on January 11, 1991. According to the law the chin strap of an authorized helmet provides protection for the motorcycle rider and the passenger, the face area of the helmet should remain open for clear identification of the person wearing it. The helmet should not contain any parts or extensions which conceal or distort any part of the face between the eyebrows and chin of the rider. Furthermore the visor of the helmet should not be tinted or painted with any color.
The Police Media Spokesman said that while the risk is higher for those wearing unauthorized helmets to die or suffer injuries in accidents, several reports have been received of criminals wearing tinted helmets to hide their identification when fleeing the scene of the crime. He said that a decision has been taken to temporarily suspend helmet law with effect from today due to its exploitation by traders. He mentioned that a law is being enforced for the welfare of the people and not to hinder them. However, it did not mean that helmets should not be used.
SSP Ajith Rohana advised motorcyclists and passenger riders to wear authorized helmets without tinted visors enabling better identification from today.
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