Don’t overload trishaws: Police

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The Traffic police today informed three wheel drivers that it was against the law to overload passengers and that action would be taken against violators.

Speaking to the Daily Mirror online police spokesman SP Preshantha Jayakody said it was illegal to overload three wheelers and that this was one of the main reasons for trishaw related accidents on the roads. He added that only a maximum number of 4 passengers could be safety transported in a trishaw.

Trishaws are an important part of the Sri Lanka transport system, filling many gaps in both the public and private transport systems of the country.
The reminder and warning comes after several fatal accidents involving trishaw were reported islandwide during the past few weeks. (Daily Mirror online)

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Srilankan Monday, 04 July 2011 12:37 AM

There is a new service provided by them similar to Private Bus service in Ratamalana Area. Two passengers are seated with the driver and child on his lap in front.. Minimum Five passengers are in the back seat.

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Konde Bendapuchhena Monday, 04 July 2011 04:55 AM

But Police should implement the Law 100%.If you check the driving Licences of 3 wheel drivers most of them don t have

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the Lion Monday, 04 July 2011 06:45 AM

GOOD MOVE BY THE POLICE-THIS WILL SAVE LOT OF INNOCENT LIFE BEING KILLED

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sham Monday, 04 July 2011 08:56 AM

shd have been implemented before////...better late than never....

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athula Monday, 04 July 2011 10:56 AM

Maximum 04 adults and a metere compulsary with this new law.

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