The Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) has announced that it is currently gathering information on vehicles destroyed due to the recent disaster situation.
Commissioner General of the DMT, Kamal Amarasinghe, told the media today that from December 15 onwards, a special mobile service will be conducted at the district level to address this matter.
Based on the collected information, further action will be taken, and vehicles affected by the disaster will be inspected by the department to determine whether they are suitable for use or not, he added.
He further noted that, in addition to vehicles, some individuals’ documents have also been destroyed due to the disaster, and the department is collecting such information as well to proceed with necessary measures.
Accordingly, vehicle owners are advised to inform the Grama Niladhari of their division, who will then notify the Officer‑in‑Charge of the police station and file a police complaint. The Commissioner General emphasized that obtaining accurate reports from various agencies is essential for managing this situation.
Given the current circumstances, the DMT has received a large number of phone calls to its divisions, and therefore a special unit has been established to handle these inquiries, he said.
He further explained that information can also be provided via WhatsApp through the number 0707188866, and advised vehicle owners to preserve any available evidence of their vehicles or documents, as such evidence will be useful for future proceedings. (Newswire)