22 April 2021 09:35 am Views - 1658
The Public Security Ministry has decided to purchase modern types of equipment that are being used globally to spot drivers who drive vehicles after consuming or puffing drugs, Police Spokesman DIG Ajith Rohana said.
He said this at a special meeting held recently at the Ministry in order to discuss the issues and operations concerning the drivers who drive the vehicles after having taken drugs.
Minister Weerasekera graced the meeting and all stakeholders, namely the Chairman of the National Dangerous Drugs Control Board, representatives of the National Transport Commission, Public Security Ministry and senior traffic police officers attended the meeting.
Discussions were focused on conducting special operations across the country in order to apprehend the drunk and drug-addict drivers.
"If a person is found guilty of drunk driving or driving after taking drugs, he could be fined Rs.25,000 by the court. In addition, the court could enforce imprisonment.
Moreover, the court could cancel or suspend the driving licence of that particular person," DIG Rohana said. (Darshana Sanjeewa Balasuriya)