7 new changes from the automotive department

 

The Department of Motor Transport has started a new program to be effective from January 01, 2023.

According to the Government Information Department, 07 major changes have been announced through the new program.

The seven changes are as follows:

1. Removal of English letters indicating province on vehicle number plates from January 1
2. Amendment of MTA Form 6 relating to transfer of vehicle title to 12 pages
3. Introduction of demerit points for drivers who violate traffic rules
4. Introduction of licenses for hearing impaired drivers island wide
5. Registration of safari vehicles and issuance of license plates
6. Introduction and supervision of garages under grades
7. Introduction of e-motor system for digitization of vehicle registrations