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As enacted

16. Replacement of section 140 in the principal enactment

Official English translation. Where it differs from the Sinhala or Tamil text, the Act itself says which text prevails.

Section 140 of the principal enactment is hereby repealed and the following section substituted therefor:-

140. (1) A motor vehicle shall not be driven at a speed greater than the speed limits prescribed by regulations.

(2)

The provisions of subsection (1) shall not apply to a motor ambulance, firefighting vehicle or police vehicle while on pursuit when used for an emergency purpose.”.