Sri Lanka, Nov. 6 -- The National Council for Road Safety has increased financial assistance for victims of hit-and-run accidents and their families, with the revised payments coming into effect from January 1, 2026.

Under the revised scheme, the maximum compensation payable to dependents of those killed in hit-and-run accidents has been increased from Rs. 250,000 to Rs. 500,000.

Meanwhile, the maximum financial assistance for victims who sustain serious injuries has been doubled from Rs. 150,000 to Rs. 300,000.

The scheme is implemented by the National Council for Road Safety under the Ministry of Transport, Highways and Urban Development.

The increased assistance is aimed at providing financial relief to families who lose their lov...