INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Sri Lanka Police have actually taken legal action versus an overall of 509 people for driving under the influence of alcohol, within the
24-hour duration ending at 6 a.m
This enforcement became part of a special operation performed from 6 a.m
Throughout the same period, legal action was likewise taken against:29 motorists for negligent and dangerous driving59 motorists for
speeding762 motorists for violating traffic rules345 chauffeurs for license-related violations3,711 drivers for other traffic offensesIn
overall, the authorities have enforced the law against 5,415 chauffeurs for various traffic violations within the 24-hour timeframe.Sri
Lanka Police continues to appeal to the public to refrain from driving under the influence of alcohol and adhere strictly to traffic
laws.This special traffic operation, started on December 23, 2024, under the directions of the Acting Inspector General of Police, intends
to minimize road accidents throughout the festive season.
