Following recent robberies and murders committed by men wearing ‘fullface’ helmets, Police today imposed a ban on wearing such helmets.

The ban would be implemented from March 21, the Police said.

Police Spokesman SSP Ajith Rohana said such incidents were consequences of not implementing this regulation earlier.

According a Police regulation, helmets covering the face between eyebrows and the chin would be prohibited.

“After March 20, riders wearing full face helmet would be fined Rs.1000, while a court case will be filed,” SSP Rohana said.

He said the Police wanted the regulation implemented immediately for two reasons – one because of instances where criminals escaped identification using full-face helmets with tinted visors and the other being recent murders using helmets as masks. (Piyumi Fonseka and Sanath Desmond)