Legal action has actually been taken against more than 4,000 drivers based on video obtained from CCTV video cameras installed with the Colombo city, according to Police.Legal notices relating to traffic offenses have been sent out to the homes of relevant motorists, Police added.The program to recognize traffic infractions through CCTV cams set up in and around Colombo started on 1 February, 2024.
Appropriately, as of 20 April, 2025, legal action, consisting of imposing fines and court proceedings had been taken versus 4,048 motorists for violating traffic laws, Police said.Police Media Spokesman Senior Superintendent of Police Buddhika Manatunga also guaranteed the program will be taken forward.Under this program, legal action has also been taken versus owners of 241 cars that had not been effectively transferred to brand-new owners.SSP Buddhika Manatunga highlighted that moving ownership is necessary when a lorry is sold.Meanwhile, Police stated a total of 724 deadly road mishaps have been reported so far in 2025, leading to the deaths of 764 individuals.From 1 January, a total of 1,535 major mishaps and 2,699 small accidents have actually been reported, according to Police.