The Minister of Public Order removed a ban earlier announced by the police on March 02, but it has been reintroduced.

Police said there have been many incidents where thieves were taking advantage of these helmets to carry out robberies.

Laws pertaining to motorcycle helmets are included in the special gazette notification No. 644/26 (January 11, 1991).

These regulations have been formulated by the relevant ministry under the clause 158 (2) and 237 of the Motor Traffic (Amendment) Act (No. 21 of 1981).