Three individuals fined for reckless driving on bridge causing public alarm
26 ޖުލައި 2026 | އާދީއްތަ 05:54Authorities have fined three individuals and impounded their motorcycles for 30 days following dangerous driving incidents on the Sinamalé Bridge. The police took action after videos circulated on social media showing the individuals speeding and performing reckless stunts, including lying down on their moving motorcycles. One repeat offender was fined MVR 4,000, while the other two individuals were each issued a fine of MVR 2,000.
A screenshot taken from a video showing dangerous motorcycle driving on the Sinamalé Bridge. | RaajjeMV
Three individuals have been fined for dangerous driving on the Sinamalé Bridge after operating their motorcycles in a manner that caused public alarm.
Police announced on Saturday night that three motorcycles have been impounded for a period of 30 days. The vehicles were seized for violating land transport laws and regulations after being driven dangerously on the Sinamalé Bridge in a manner that caused public alarm.
Police further stated that two of the three motorists involved were fined MVR 2,000 each, while the third individual received a fine of MVR 4,000 for repeated dangerous driving offenses.
Authorities have consistently highlighted that with the Sinamalé Bridge being a high-traffic zone, such reckless behavior poses a significant threat to the lives of other road users. The bridge has previously been the site of major accidents that have resulted in fatalities.
Authorities have taken action against three individuals for dangerous driving on the Sinamalé Bridge, following the viral spread of social media footage that sparked public alarm. The videos depict individuals performing life-threatening stunts, including lying flat on their motorcycles while speeding across the bridge.
Furthermore, the footage shows motorcycles being driven well above the bridge's designated speed limit, in a reckless manner that causes public alarm and fear.
