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Additionally, the policy proposes tax increases on sports motorcycles and tax exemptions for scooters. According to the policy, people who are pregnant, elderly, or those younger than 12 years old cannot ride as passengers on a motorcycle. In addition, selling motorcycles to customers without a licence will also be prohibited. 

Motorcycles cannot exceed the speed limit of 30km per hour on city roads, said a draft policy on motorcycle movement.  The department of road transport and highways has formulated a draft policy "Motorcycle Movement Policy, 2023" restricting the movement of motorbikes with less than 126cc capacity on the highways aiming to regulate mobility of the vehicle and ensure safe

A report released by Deep Center in partnership with the Vera Institute for Justice and the Southern Center for Human Rights attempts to answer this question.