A demerit points system for drivers is to be introduced by the Police to curtail road accidents in Sri Lanka.
The Police said modern technology will also be used to conduct surveillance on traffic violations and reckless driving.
The measures are to be introduced via a special programme to be implemented by the Police in the future.
The Police said a significant increase has been reported in road accidents once again in the country.
Nine deaths due to accidents were reported in the 24-hour period ending at 06 am today.
The Police said 07 of the victims were riders or passengers of motorcycles, while 2 of the victims were passengers of three-wheelers.
They added that it has been observed that pedestrians and small vehicles such as motorcycles and three-wheelers are mostly the victims of road accidents.
As a result, the Sri Lanka Police is introducing special measures to curb road accidents. (NewsWire)
