July 14, Colombo (LNW): The Vehicular Emission Test Trust Fund (VET) for Motor Vehicles has declared that vehicles producing excessive smoke will be blacklisted.
VET Director Dasun Gamage announced that complaints regarding such vehicles can be reported via WhatsApp at 070 3500 525.
Gamage advised drivers against obtaining the smoke certificate solely for securing their vehicle revenue licence.
Despite attempts to acquire the certificate through dishonest means, both police and Motor Vehicle Department officials are conducting rigorous inspections across the island, He emphasised.
Gamage further explained that if a vehicle is found emitting excessive smoke, a maintenance order will be issued to the vehicle owner.
Should the issue remain unresolved, a prohibition order will be enforced on the vehicle in question, he added.
