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  • Modified Motorcycles to be banned in Kerela

    The kerala High Court has ordered the state government to take strict action against people who are using modified motorcycles. According to the experts of Motor Vehicle Department (MVD), the altered vehicles are one of the major polluting agents in the city.

    Justice C. Chidambaresh said,
    Following the court orders, Motor Vehicle Department officials and Ernakulam regional transport office booked 30 Enfield motorcycles owners for altering their bikes.

    Naufal, Motor Vehicle Inspector said,
    The modified vehicles, especially the motorcycles with altered exhaust are one of the major polluting agents in the city. According to kerala State Pollution Control Board, the fuel emission possess high risk to ozone layer depletion.

    Recently Motor Vehicle Department, have seized around 190 vehicles and suspended their fitness certificates citing road unworthiness.

    K M Shaji, RTO said,
    In order to get the suspension of such vehicles revoked, owners have to switch back to the original parts.
    News Source: Kochi comes down hard on noisy motorcycles | ET Auto
    Last edited by NewsReaper; 03-07-2016, 01:30 PM.
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