Kathmandu police have impounded 56 two-wheeled vehicles for violating noise regulations. The operation targeted motorcycles and scooters that had been modified to produce loud, disruptive exhaust sounds.
Officers from the District Police Range, Kathmandu, and subordinate units conducted the checks across various locations in the city. The seized fleet consists of 52 motorcycles and four scooters.
Police Superintendent Dan Bahadur Thapa confirmed that the vehicles were taken into custody as part of an effort to ensure a peaceful and safe environment for the public during the festival season. Authorities have initiated legal action and further investigations regarding the modifications.
This enforcement follows a series of recent checks, including the seizure of 52 similar vehicles on Tuesday and 25 on Monday. Modifying a vehicle's original design to increase noise levels is prohibited under existing transport laws. Riders are reminded that maintaining factory-standard exhaust systems is required to avoid penalties and vehicle impoundment.
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