The government has imposed nationwide restrictions on vehicle movement ahead of the national parliamentary election and referendum. According to a circular issued on February 1 by the Road Transport and Highways Division, taxi cabs, pickups, microbuses, and trucks will be prohibited from operating for 24 hours starting midnight on February 11 until midnight on February 12, the day of voting. Additionally, motorcycle movement will be completely banned for 72 hours from midnight on February 10 to midnight on February 13.

The circular states that exemptions will apply for essential services and election-related activities. Law enforcement, armed forces, administration, and accredited election observers will not be subject to the ban. Vehicles carrying emergency services, medicines, essential goods, and newspapers will be allowed to operate. Special allowances are also provided for outbound and returning air passengers, candidates, election agents, journalists, and telecommunications service vehicles under specific conditions.

Authorities have been instructed to maintain normal traffic flow on national highways, ports, and key inter-district routes to prevent communication breakdowns. District magistrates and metropolitan police commissioners may tighten or relax the restrictions based on local circumstances.