The Sri Lanka Police warns motorists not to exceed the speed limit on expressways under the impression that spot fines could now be settled via the GovPay app.

Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police for Traffic Control and Road Safety, Indika Hapugoda, said cases will be filed against motorists exceeding 120 km/h.

Speaking during a televised interview, he said that even though a fine will be imposed for overspeeding in such instances, a case will also be filed against the motorists. 

“There are separate fine rates for speeding per the new Gazette notification. Rs. 3000 will be imposed for travelling between 100- 120 km/h, Rs. 5000 for travelling between 120- 130 Km/h, Rs. 10,000 for travelling between 130-140 km/h, and Rs. 15,000 for travelling between 140-150 km/h. Cases will be filed against motorists who have exceeded 150 km/h,” he said. 

DIG Indika Hapugoda explained that, however, at present, any motorist travelling beyond 120 km/h on the expressway will be imposed a fine, which could be settled via GovPay on the spot, while the Police will also file a case against them. 

He said the spot fine system has been introduced to minimise the hassle faced by motorists in the event of obtaining a traffic fine and for the immediate release of their driving licences. (Newswire)

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Sri Lanka Police says the programme to remove unauthorised equipment and modifications on vehicles will be relaunched from 01 July. 

Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police for Traffic Control and Road Safety, Indika Hapugoda, said these modifications include bright lights, loudspeakers, and metal poles.

He further said that it has been observed that such vehicle modifications most often cause severe harm to the victims of accidents. 

“815 pedestrians were killed in road accidents in 2024. Around 800 motorcyclists and pillion riders, aged 18-28, were reported dead last year. In 2024, the Motor Traffic Department identified 8788 vehicles that were unsuitable to operate on the roads,” he said. 

DIG Indika Hapugoda said it has also been observed that accidents are being caused due to unsuitable vehicles plying on the road.

“Therefore, no matter what issues and objections are made, these unauthorised modifications in vehicles will be removed,” he added. (Newswire)

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