Drag racing – the nightmare of Elvitigala Mawatha

After an appeal to the Secretary, Ministry of Defence, in April 2011, midnight drag racing on Elvitigala Mawatha was stopped. However, of late, it has started once again.

Are the officers of the Borella Police Station hard of hearing, or is it that the drag racers are the spoilt brats of influential persons that the police do nothing about this menace?

Can the City Traffic Police please take note that drag racing is taking place on a primary highway in the centre of the City of Colombo, and that this constitutes a grave danger to the life and limbs of other road users?

I note with satisfaction that the Central Environmental Authority is taking steps to prosecute those who modify engine silencers, with a view to ensuring some peace and quiet in the city. But nothing seems to be done about these drag racing brats who disturb the public peace between 1.00 am and 2.00 am ev- ery night.

Elvitigala Mawatha is lined with blocks of residential flats. There are expatriates and foreign visitors residing in the Trilium apartments. What would their impression be of the “Miracle of Asia” if this is allowed to continue?

We earnestly hope the Secretary Ministry of Defence will do something to stop this menace to the safety, peace and quiet of our beautiful city, and ensure the right of all citizens to a peaceful night’s rest.