Helmets only with proper standard
by S.M. Wijayaratne, Kurunegala Cor.
Proper standard in the manufacture of motorcycle helmets will be
decided on.Helmets must be sold and worn accordingly, said Secretary to
the road Safety Council of the Ministry of Transport Chathura Umangaliya.
The Consumer Affairs Authority has prepared the proper procedure of
manufacturing helmets according to SLS quality standards.
After issuing the Government Gazette Notification on specific
standards of manufacturing helmets, the sale and use of helmets that are
not manufactured to expected standards would be illegal and would not be
allowed. However, a relief period would be granted to use helmets that
are already in use, Chathura Umangaliya said. |