Ban on import of vehicles without safety standards from July 1

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The government’s decision to ban the import of vehicles which are not equipped with air bags and seat belts and below the emission levels or its equivalent as prescribed by Euro IV, has been postponed to July 1, the Finance Ministry said today.

It was to have come into effect from January 1 as mentioned in the 2017 Budget.

“This decision has been taken after considering a request made by motor vehicle importers and manufacturers for more time to make the required adjustments and comply with the proposed emission standards and safety measures,” the ministry said in a statement.

It said the import of vehicles, which did not carry airbags and seat belts for the driver and the front passenger, Anti-Locking Breaking System (ABS) standards and three-point seat belts at the rear would not be allowed from July 1.

“As this rescheduling of the implementation is made based on the industry representations, the dealers, importers and manufacturers are strictly advised to refrain from establishing any Letter of Credit (LC) for the import of motors vehicles, which do not comply with the specified standards with an estimated arrival date after July 1, 2018.

Further details on the implementation of the new standards for vehicles, including the types of vehicles will be notified by the respective implementation agencies shortly,” the statement said. (Chaturanga Samarawickrama)

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Vajira Friday, 19 January 2018 11:54 AM

All important decisions are postponing but all increments for MPs are immediately implementing via DM Android App

Jay Dayaratne Friday, 19 January 2018 12:21 PM

What about three-wheelers? They have no safety standards, are making our roads dangerous, and pollute so much. Why are we allowing the importation of these sub-par vehicles?

Tax Payer Friday, 19 January 2018 04:06 PM

Cannot get rid of the three wheelers, ne...that's the politicians voter base.

Ruwan Friday, 19 January 2018 07:22 PM

Three wheelers go at the same speed as a car and more dangerously on the road. Get rid of them first

sachith Friday, 19 January 2018 12:46 PM

Probably a large number of low quality indian vehicles to be imported within next few months (if this law really effected from July).

Shash Friday, 19 January 2018 03:01 PM

Pls ban three wheelers....

Warra Friday, 19 January 2018 03:32 PM

Also implement the law for all passengers in the car to wear seat belts, children strapped in car seats, and two people on a motor cycle.

rosebud Friday, 19 January 2018 03:34 PM

Ban three wheelers, motorbikes, buses.

goonbag Friday, 19 January 2018 04:25 PM

This ban is pointless if they don't ban the importation of three wheelers.

IVJ Friday, 19 January 2018 08:26 PM

Another election gimmick! Its a shame and pathetic situation. In order to please a handful of people our law makers are compromising on safety standards and putting millions of people at risk.

Kiran Friday, 19 January 2018 09:14 PM

How do we use Euro IV standard cars when are fuel is Euro III?

Sandil Saturday, 20 January 2018 08:38 AM

These type of good things never will implement quickly. Government will postpone it for different reason. I hope it won't became another asbestos issue..

John Saturday, 20 January 2018 04:26 PM

Why no seat belts in the back seats of cars?Just asking for people to die.

J Fernando Saturday, 20 January 2018 06:33 PM

What's the point. Look at the huge number of dangerous vehicles on the roads. Bald tyres, defective brakes, no tyre flaps, indicator lights not working, no driving licenses, don't follow road rules. The list is endless. What safety will this bring?

Sim Saturday, 20 January 2018 07:19 PM

Before banning 3 wheeler and motorcycle please provide a better public transport service.

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