Over 2,000 Fined For Seat Belt Violations On Expressways

Report Summary

Sri Lankan police fined over 2,000 individuals for seat belt violations on expressways during inspections from the 19th to today, with nearly 1,000 passengers penalized for not wearing seat belts despite vehicle availability. The Expressway Transport Safety Division reported continuous inspections at all entry and exit points, banning vehicles lacking functional seat belts and emphasizing checks on passenger buses.