The Ministry of Transport and Highways has decided to enforce laws against drivers who drive below the minimum speed on the highway.
It has been revealed that most accidents reported on the expressway are caused by drivers driving at low speeds instead of traveling at the prescribed speed.
Accordingly, the Road Development Authority has been instructed to introduce a minimum speed between 60 and 70 kilometers per hour while maintaining the current maximum speed of 100 kilometers per hour.
Fines will also be issued to drivers who travel at low speeds, potentially causing accidents. The Director-General of the authority saidthat the minimum speed limit will be introduced before the end of this month.
The proposal submitted by the Minister of Transport and Highways, Bandula Gunawardena, to the Cabinet in this regard has also been approved.
