800 traffic offenders identified through CCTVs in Colombo since Feb. 1st

By Darshana Sanjeewa Balasuriya   

A total of 793 motorists who violated traffic rules have been identified through the CCTV system in Colombo.   Police Spokesman DIG Nihal Thalduwa said video evidence of relevant offenses captured by the Traffic Division’s CCTVs have been forwarded to about 300 police stations and fine papers for the offenses will be issued to the relevant drivers.   

Police launched the special programme aimed at identifying motorists violating traffic rules through the CCTV system in Colombo on January 22.   

Despite the programme being launched on January 22, a week-long awareness campaign on this programme was held for motorists and the implementation of law against traffic violators commenced from February 1st.