The demerit points system for drivers who violate traffic laws is scheduled to be implemented by the end of July, according to Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police in charge of Traffic Control and Road Safety, W. P. J. Senadheera.
The DIG made this statement while addressing a workshop attended by police officers in Kegalle.
He explained that the demerit points system will be introduced alongside the islandwide rollout of the GovPay fine payment system, aimed at streamlining the process of paying traffic fines.
DIG Senadheera further revealed that nearly 300 cases have already been filed this year against drivers found to be operating vehicles under the influence of drugs.
He also noted that the Inspector General of Police is set to introduce a new drug detection testing device, which is expected to become operational from tomorrow.
In addition, DIG Senadheera emphasized that police officers have been instructed to take legal action against drivers who fail to remove unnecessary and unauthorized devices installed on buses and other vehicles.
