President Mohamed Muizzu revoked HDC permits for racing and drifting in Hulhumalé and announced stricter traffic regulations after a 23-year-old motorcyclist died in a crash there. Measures include immediate vehicle and licence seizures for speeding, law amendments on high-horsepower vehicles, a ban on noisy modifications, speed breakers and detection cameras at 150 locations, and a points-based licence system.
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The president’s measures were announced late on Friday via a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, amid growing public concern over road safety in the Greater Malé Region.
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Additionally, plans for the installation of speed breakers and detection cameras in 150 locations across Hulhumalé will be expedited.
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The president’s directive came after the death of a 23-year-old motorcyclist in the early hours of Friday.
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The HDC had granted permission for a designated area in Hulhumalé to be used for racing and drifting in October last year.
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President Mohamed Muizzu speaks at a cabinet meeting held at the President’s Office | Image courtesy: President’s Office
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