SriLanka, Oct. 21 -- The demerit points system for traffic offences will come into full effect from April 1 next year, following a six-month public awareness campaign, Commissioner General of Motor Traffic, retired Air Vice Marshal Thushara Fernando said.
Addressing a television programme he said the awareness campaign, which began on October 1, would continue until March 31, with police officers educating motorists on how demerit points would be imposed for traffic offences, in addition to the existing penalties.
"The public has been given six months to understand the system before it comes into effect," Fernando said.
Meanwhile, the Department of Motor Traffic is also planning to introduce vehicle fitness tests to ensure that vehicles ...