The Appeals Court issued an interim injunction order against the ban on 'full face helmets' till April 27.

The police earlier decided to ban full face helmets with effect from March 21 in order to stop crimes and burglaries done by people covering their faces using full face helmets.

However, following strong opposition from motorcyclists, the ban was withdrawn on March 9, following the instructions of Minister John Amaratunga.

Later the police said it will implement the ban from April 2. Motorcyclists held a protest on March 29 against this step. However, police said on Wednesday (1) that it will carry out the ban as it was announced.

Those who break the rule on 'full face helmet' were to be fined Rs. 500.