Speed limit process to be streamlined to reduce accidents: Alagiyawanna

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Colombo, Jan. 17 (Daily Mirror)- Steps are being taken to streamline the speed limit process to reduce accidents in a move to ensure road safety, State Minister Lasantha Alagiyawanna said today.

He said this during a news conference held at the Presidential Media Centre today under the theme "Collective Path to a Stable Country."

"While alcohol detection is currently operational for drivers, a new initiative targets legal action against drivers under the influence of drugs, implemented nationwide since this year, with an initial phase in the Western and Southern Provinces. Plans for enhancing driver education and safety include implementing a programme to inform drivers about first aid in the event of an accident, with future intentions to incorporate related questions into the driver's license test," he said.

"With approximately 8.9 million vehicles and 8.5 million licensed drivers in the country, efforts are underway to standardize all district offices issuing licenses to the level of the Werahera head office by year-end," he added.

Minister Alagiyawanna assured that the ongoing issue in the issuing of driver's licenses will be addressed by October, with a shift towards providing permanent licenses through a one-day service rather than temporary ones.

He highlighted ongoing programmes and the Ministry's efforts to amend the existing Motor Vehicles Act by introducing a new act.

Comments - 19

Jayantha Wednesday, 17 January 2024 09:48 PM

First give the license to those who are using a temporary receipt almost close to 2 years without making funny and bogus statements. Another frog and a joker. No work only knows to talk.

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Driver truck Wednesday, 17 January 2024 10:14 PM

50% DRIVERS ARE HAVING BOGUS LICENSE. LIGHT VEHICLE LICENSE HOLDER DRIVING HEAVY VEHICLES . FIRST CONTROL THE AMPARA -COLOMBO ,JAFFNA-COLOMBO TRINCO- COLOMBO ect. BUSES. FOLLOW THESE BUSES. YOU MUST COME TO KNOW HOW THEY BEHAVIOR.

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Install Speed Cameras Wednesday, 17 January 2024 10:07 PM

Start the installation of speed cameras at areas where speeding is frequent. Some can be “dumpy “ cameras which are just the shell of an actual camera which acts as a deterrent. The fines collected will definitely cover the cost of the installation

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Mahila Thursday, 18 January 2024 02:02 AM

The fines will continue to go to Pockets of Enforcement Officers!! Unless, of course, you digitalise the Drivers Licenses, recognise the ownership and possession of the license is with the name holder, the issue of temporary licenses - Archaic Colonial Bureaucratic practice is abolished, and all Police vehicles, Cars, Motor bicycles are equipped with computers and Number Plate Recognition equipment forthwith!!!??? Once that is accomplished, all offenders given 2 weeks to pay fine, which will reflect in system!!! If not paid, in 14-Days, arraigned in MC, and if proved guilty, then the Fine/Penalty is original cost/fine PLUS 150% SURCHARGE will Cover Cost of Court Action!!!

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johan Wednesday, 17 January 2024 10:25 PM

He is comparing SL highways with Europe and Middle eastern countries.Did he visit any country recently.Can't he steamline the price increase

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Upali Wednesday, 17 January 2024 11:14 PM

Marine Drive policing is a joke. If one croses the whiteline on a Sunday they are pulled over and fined. But on weekdays vehicles not only cross the line but drive on the wrong side of the road during peak hours and the police are no where to be found. Vehicles are double parked, and triple parked on major streets around Colombo during some school hours and the police are no where to be found. In fact police and military official vehicled are also parked with the others are they are used to pick up school kids. But they choose to go for soft targets line crossing a whie line on a weekend when traffic is low. Just ridiculous. Do the authorities care ... no! Their vehicles will overtake like manics crossing all sorts of lines even supported with escort from the police and may be forces too.

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Ram Thursday, 18 January 2024 05:30 AM

Have a few vehicles equipped with speed cameras. Cause them to be parked around the stretches that drivers speed. The parking location will change and the drivers are likely to be more cautious

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Save Life’s with Sound Ideas Thursday, 18 January 2024 03:34 PM

Good idea

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Rip Winkle Thursday, 18 January 2024 06:05 AM

Get the traffic cops to stop taking bribes.

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DOT Thursday, 18 January 2024 06:27 AM

Which should apply for VIP movement too!

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Be Fair Thursday, 18 January 2024 07:57 AM

A STUPID move. Identify who causes the most number of accidents. Address that segment. Limiting the speed is just a plaster solution Ensure proper issuance of Licenses. Inculcate discipline, courtesy and manners

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Gabriella Thursday, 18 January 2024 08:07 AM

The comments reflect the intellectual capacity of this moron. Not one concrete suggestion that will reduce the road toll. Visit any Western country and study road discipline and enforcement, it will save you ( Aligoowanna) making a fool of yourself. Another Meeharaka who has bought his parliamentary seat.

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Nilanka Thursday, 18 January 2024 08:28 AM

Regulate TukTuks, and have strong rules, can bring down the accident rate by half

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Mahesh Thursday, 18 January 2024 12:42 PM

Just observe Tuks and motor bikes on Marine Drive between 5:30 and 6:30 pm on week days between Wellawatte and Kollupitiya. None pulled over. None copped. But in quiet times cops are at work. If the law is not applied at all times what's the message we they sending? Also why not mandate that there needs to be two cops present when they are dealing with offenders - not meters away or looking away. That way 'deals' could be reduced.

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Ravana Thursday, 18 January 2024 10:30 AM

Let us make an app, in which we citizens can upload videos of accidents and erratic drivings. Take action. Award a portion of the fines to the uploader. No import of cctv needed, no commission to the politicians.

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KD Thursday, 18 January 2024 10:44 AM

The problems are somewhere else. The solutions are somewhere else. Typical Sri Lankan way of doing things.

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Jude Thursday, 18 January 2024 11:28 AM

You can getta license the moment you give the asking bribe for the examiner or the ministry official, yeah it's that simple!!

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Jude Thursday, 18 January 2024 11:30 AM

The Columbo and suburbs the traffic moving around 25 kms, what accidents!???

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Rodney Thursday, 18 January 2024 12:23 PM

Most of the countries in the world already have speed cameras in intersections pedestrian crossings and any dangerous zones to capture those who obey road safty guidlines heavy fines apply lost of liecence as well speed limits should be introduced to max colombo CDB 60km busy roads shool zones rounderbots should be max 30km drivers who don't use signals for turning or stopping in danger to others should be punished with fines drivers who don't give away for emergency vheicles fine them big time never to repeat Bus honking should be stoped use in emergency some of this hornes like chasing wild animals extremely loud disturbing and distracting other road user's it leads to accidents government should make priority to In crease police officers with issuing spot fines for all culprits who don't deserve license to drive Majority Bus threewheel

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