Sri Lanka to issue on-arrival driver s licenses for foreigners starting April

INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
addressed by October, with a shift towards providing permanent licenses through a one-day service rather than temporary ones.Speaking at a
minister outlined plans to elevate all district offices responsible for issuing driving licenses to the status of the head office in
interest of road safety, steps are being taken to streamline the speed limit process to reduce accidents
While alcohol detection is currently operational for drivers, a new initiative targets legal action against drivers under the influence of
drugs, implemented nationwide since this year, with an initial phase in the Western and Southern Provinces.To enhance driver education and
safety, plans are afoot to implement a program to inform drivers about first aid in the event of an accident, with future intentions to
country, efforts are underway to standardize all district offices issuing licenses to the level of the Werahera head office by
challenges in license issuance by October
The commitment extends to replacing temporary licenses with permanent ones through expedited one-day services.--PMD