The police will launch a program on Monday to identify traffic violations using the CCTV system in Colombo city.
Starting on January 22, Acting IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon announced that the traffic division's CCTV system will capture video evidence of motorists breaking traffic rules. The recorded offenses will be sent to the respective police station, where fine papers will be issued to the drivers.
Tennakoon underscored the impartial role of technology in identifying traffic violators, stating that action will be taken against offenders regardless of their professions.
The program will be launched in Colombo, and fine tickets will be issued at the nearest police station based on owner identification through the vehicle number plates.
