Sri Lanka, Nov. 20 -- The Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) has announced that it will not issue driving licences to foreign nationals to drive three-wheelers for the time being.

The Department noted that it has no plans to introduce a temporary licence for this purpose.

Meanwhile, instructions have been issued to all police stations to initiate legal actions against foreign nationals found driving three-wheelers without a valid driving license, the Police Headquarters stated.

Authorities also clarified that an international driving license, on its own, does not entitle a foreigner to drive a three-wheeler in Sri Lanka.

Moreover, an investigation has been launched into the circumstances under which a New Zealand national who was recen...