Sri Lanka Police have warned that motorcyclists causing public nuisance during the upcoming Poson festival will be arrested, particularly those riding in groups with modified silencers that produce excessive noise.

Head of the Traffic and Road Safety Range, DIG W.P.J. Senadheera said special traffic operations have been instructed to take into custody motorcycles fitted with loud modified exhaust systems.He emphasized that riders of such vehicles will be arrested under the Motor Traffic Law.DIG Senadheera cautioned youngsters to refrain from using modified vehicles and noted that investigations will also target individuals and garage owners involved in making such modifications.Police said those aiding and abetting motorcyclists in altering vehicles will face arrest.The directive comes after incidents during the Vesak festival where groups of young motorcyclists were seen violating road rules and causing severe inconvenience to the public.DIG Senadheera said strict enforcement will be carried out during Poson to ensure public safety and order