The Consumer Affairs Authority has confiscated 431 substandard helmets during island-wide raids and initiated legal proceedings against users and manufacturers involved in producing unsafe headgear.
The Consumer Affairs Authority has conducted coordinated raids across Sri Lanka, resulting in the seizure of 431 substandard helmets. According to the Authority, legal action has been initiated against individuals found in possession of these non-compliant helmets.
Investigations have extended beyond users to manufacturers, with the Consumer Affairs Authority taking legal measures against two institutions accused of producing 3,500 substandard helmets. Consumer Affairs Authority Chairman Hemantha Samarakoon confirmed the enforcement action against these manufacturing facilities.
The crackdown comes amid growing concerns about road safety. Manjula Kularatne, Chairman of the National Council for Road Safety, highlighted the severity of traffic-related fatalities, noting that between 2,500 and 2,700 people die annually due to road accidents in Sri Lanka. Motorcycle accidents account for approximately 1,000 of these deaths each year, underscoring the particular vulnerability of two-wheeler riders and the critical importance of proper safety equipment.
