Sri Lanka, Sept. 8 -- The strict enforcement of laws against drivers operating vehicles with dangerous and unauthorized modifications will begin today (September 8), according to Deputy Minister of Transport Dr. Prasanna Gunasena.

In a statement posted on his official Facebook account, the Deputy Minister emphasized that special attention would be directed towards vehicles equipped with excessively loud sound systems and multi-colored, flashing lights, which are installed in violation of transport regulations.

This announcement follows a tragic accident that occurred on Thursday night (04) near the 24th milepost on the Ella-Wellawaya road, where a luxury jeep rear-ended a bus, causing it to break through a metal safety barrier and plung...