The police inaugurated a special program today aimed at detecting motorists violating traffic rules through the CCTV system in Colombo.
Public Security Minister Tiran Alles and Acting Inspector General of Police Deshabandu Thennakoon introduced the program at the CCTV division in Colombo, marking the identification of the first traffic violation through the CCTV system.
Colombo city reportedly houses at least 108 CCTV cameras strategically placed in main locations and flyovers. Despite the program's launch today, a week-long awareness campaign for motorists will precede its full implementation.
Starting from February 01, the law against traffic violators will be enforced, according to the IGP. Tennakoon highlighted that the CCTV traffic violation identification system will enable traffic duty officers to provide efficient services to minimize traffic congestions.
The Acting IGP mentioned that video evidence of relevant offenses captured by the Traffic Division's CCTV system will be sent to respective police stations, and fines for the offenses will be issued to the drivers.
