Three-wheel rental companies have rejected claims made by Police Media Spokesperson ASP F. U. Wootler, who stated at a media briefing that it is “totally illegal” for foreigners to drive trishaws in Sri Lanka. In a video statement issued last week, ASP Wootler said: “We have witnessed tourists using trishaws, which is totally illegal. We have also taken legal action against the owners of these trishaws.” Industry representatives said the Police statement was inaccurate and contradicted long-standing laws governing foreign visitors driving vehicles in the country. They noted that Sri Lanka has been a contracting party to the 1949 Geneva…
Operators reject Police stance, insist foreigners can legally drive three-wheelers in Sri Lanka
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